Rise & Shine: Weingarten to back test score-teacher evaluation link

By 
Philissa Cramer
 | January 12, 2010, 12:12pm UTC
  • The 26 states that require high school exit exams have mostly lowered standards over time. (Times)
  • Randi Weingarten will back linking test scores and teacher evaluations. (USA Today, Washington Post)
  • Bob Herbert says following through on the proposal would boost the union’s credibility. (Times)
  • Only two days are left for legislative work before the Race to the Top deadline. (Albany Times-Union)
  • The Post praises Albany for possibly being about to approve Gov. Paterson’s education proposals.
  • The Boston Globe offers Massachusetts advice for how to get past its school reform impasses.
  • The L.A. Times says school districts should be wary of taking private money, even for important projects.