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Regents Tests Rule Malverne School District Evaluations in 2016-17

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As it is almost a routine, the New York State department of education changed regulations on how it evaluates schools and teachers. For the next 4 years, the results of state standardized assessments administered in grades 3 through 8 will not count toward HEDI, the supposed “measurement of teacher effectiveness.”

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No Loss of Funds, A Lot to Gain

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The “loss of funding” concern due to low participation in test taking mania came up at the BOE meeting and at the local FB group recently. I think it’s appropriate time to patiently reiterate the facts. The following text is a variation of the message the NYSED and, consequently, the BOEs have been circulating for the past two years. (Letter addressed to a member of the Executive Board of the West Hempstead Community Support … Continue reading →