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Mar 10, 2009 18:08

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Re: performance based pay abfarrer March 10 2009, 23:30:54 UTC
while I strongly believe that there needs to be some form of performance based pay for teachers, you're right that a measure such as grades cannot be an effective basis for such pay ( ... )

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Re: performance based pay skate97 March 10 2009, 23:50:38 UTC
I completely agree with everything you said. Though I could never say it this well.

Although I am less opposed to charter schools then my husband.

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Re: performance based pay brendear21 March 11 2009, 01:19:26 UTC
very well said Andy!

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Re: performance based pay toastedspleen March 11 2009, 19:39:32 UTC
Rather than the education spending being left up to the towns, all of the spending should be done equally nationwide, or at least regionally.

The numbers disagree with you. The cost of education is not directly related to quality. You are assuming that Boston spends less per student than a small town with a better school system like Sharon. Actually Boston spends $16466.79 per student and Sharon spends $12203.98. Only 23 districts spend more per student than Boston. You can argue that other districts spend it better, but what is better?

You can't find a way to give students a "good education" unless you can define what a "good education" is. And that seems to be impossible to define because it is so subjective. Not only that, but a good education is probably different for each student.

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You should... brendear21 March 11 2009, 01:18:59 UTC

Post more often. I enjoyed reading this. I could only wish to write my thoughts so clearly. Writing is painful for me. Let me know if you need help with the technical stuff. I'm more than willing to help you. Having done phone support for so long I've become crafty in communicating technical stuff to those who are not technical. I've also done a lot of training of new staff. So really... I'd rather help a friend. I hope you get news that you're employed for another 6 weeks. I'll say a little pray.

P.S. I agree with you totally on the teacher compensation. I think you'll make a great dad. And yes take your mom out to dinner. Mom's love love.... :-)

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secretlifeof_em March 11 2009, 01:22:50 UTC
i got the birth partner for andy. it's got some stuff you can do during pregnancy & delivery.... it just came in the other day, but i skimmed it and it seems good- practical info presented in a non annoying sort of way.

it will not carry you 15 weeks because i will continue to nudge you mr. tormey!

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etinterrapax March 11 2009, 01:57:16 UTC
You should post more often for two reasons: one, I love reading your updates because you always say insightful and interesting things; and two, I guarantee it will make you a better writer. If you're finding that writing helps you to think, and then you write more, why would you not do it as much as possible? The more you do, the easier it will get, and the better. "Writing to think" is a really legitimate and recognized method of working in more than one discipline (which is to say, yes, there are some that only work well for comp types, though they do love them ( ... )

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ash418 March 13 2009, 20:36:00 UTC
I totally agree about the Kings of Leon album. "Cold Desert" might be their best song yet.

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