Wisconsin School News

September 2012

The September issue of Wisconsin School News examines teacher evaluations, referendums, includes a feature on an awarding winning robotics team from Wisconsin, and much more.

Features

Strengthening Teacher Evaluation
School leaders need to focus on the human side of teacher assessment
Morgaen L. Donaldson and Gordon A. Donaldson Jr.

Putting Their Skills to the Test
Robotics team wins international competition learning real-world skills along the way
Shelby Anderson

Calling All Innovators
Five essential practices to give students the skills they need to change the world
Tony Wagner

Planning Your Referendum
Like in sports, timing is critical to referendum success
Kit Dailey

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
Lead Your District with Strong Policies
John Ashley

Legal Comment
Guardianship and Parental Delegation of Authority

Association News
Educator Effectiveness Conference Recap

Governance Matters
Negotiate So Everyone Wins
Cheryl Stinski

From the President
Doing More with Less
Patrick Sherman