Myths Legislators Want To Believe About Teaching

Great item in the Washington Post. Click here to read the full details.

Myth #1: Teacher preparation matters little for student achievement.

Myth #2: Teaching experience matters little for student achievement.

Myth #3: Removing incompetent teachers will fix our schools.

Myth #4: Teacher tenure rules make it impossible to get rid of poor teachers.

Myth #5: Merit pay will motivate teachers to teach more effectively.