The controversial Teacher and Leader Effectiveness evaluation system may be this year’s Common Core in the legislative session, some education advocates say.
Jenni White, president of the parent-led grassroots organization Restore Public Oklahoma Education, said Wednesday morning her group will come back strong this year. ROPE was the driving force behind the state’s repeal of Common Core standards last legislative session.
On their agenda: TLE delay or removal, strengthening student privacy laws and expanding school choice options in Oklahoma.
A few bills have already been filed addressing TLE by both members of the Senate and the House. Of particular interest is SB0125, by Rep. David Holt, which seeks to delay implementation of the system for two years. If successful, this would be the second time in two years the teacher evaluation system overhaul has been delayed for full implementation.
White noted she would like to see the whole system removed but said she’s being realistic about the possibilities.
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