Since then, many states have worked to put more rigorous evaluation systems in place, including incorporating student test scores. (newyorkschooltalk.org)
Thus it is encouraging that policymakers are developing more rigorous evaluation systems, many of which are partly based on student test scores. (carnegieknowledgenetwork.org)
Yet many local, state, and national union leaders have not pressed for more rigorous evaluation systems for fear that such systems may result in the dismissal of additional teachers for poor performance and may strengthen the case for performance - based pay at the expense of the single - salary schedule. (ascd.org)