After mounting complaints from teachers, officials recently announced the state plans to delay the implementation of teacher evaluations. Meanwhile, other lawmakers are calling for a re-examination of the Common Core standards. Two years after Connecticut approved sweeping education legislation, we'll check-in on the implementation and receive an update on Common Core in the state.
Are you a teacher, parent or student? How do you think teachers' performance should be evaluated and how do you see Common Core standards impacting students in the classroom?
GUESTS:
- Stefan Pryor - Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Education
- Mark Waxenberg - Executive Director of the Connecticut Education Association
- Steve McKeever - Middletown High School science teacher and First Vice-President for AFT Connecticut
- Salvatore Menzo - Superintendent of Wallingford Public Schools
