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The layman's answer is, it analyzes students' results of the math and English parts of an annual Florida State standardized test and tries to determine how much of the result was caused by other factors and how much by the teacher's good (or bad) work. The math answer is, it's basically a multiple regression analysis."Other factors," includes many other factors, including results on the previous two years' tests (how well the student was already doing), attendance, whether (and how many times) the student changed schools, whether the student was gifted or disabled, older or younger than the "model age in grade," whether the student was an English Language Learner. Also school and classroom effects (like class size and how good the rest of the students were), and how many other classes the student was taking that would help learn math and/or English.The math gets difficult. Some of the effects are correlated - like school effects and teacher effects. Some of the variables, especially previous test results, are imperfect measures of how the student was doing. That is, the variable's measurement is subject to error.The first concern is, it looks like there are almost as many variables as students in a class. I think they handle this by pooling data from the whole state to estimate some of the effects and pool data over each school to estimate some other effects. But I didn't dig deep enough to be sure of this.The analysis programs were tested on model data. But there's no widely accepted prior ranking of teacher quality that the program results can be calibrated against. And some internal tests look strange. E.g., for math, teachers with a PhD scored below those with a Masters degree and even below those with a Bachelors degree.I guess, wait and see whether the teacher evaluations produce any spectacular failures - like a previous teacher of the year who's evaluated as poor. That can cause dissatisfaction, especially among the teachers.

If you are a teacher, student, parent, or administrator, you should be following education blogs. Why? Simply because blogs are an ever-increasing way to spark ideas, creativity, and innovation. The following list is a compilation of blogs for those interested in education.Written by parents, administrators, businessmen, teachers, and administrators, these blogs stand out with their unique style and excellent content.Traditional Elementary Education1. Cathy NelsonCathy Nelson’s blog is for educators and library media specialists who are interested in technology integration in the classroom. She offers help, resources, and ideas from her own personal experience. She won the EduBlog award in 2007 and 2008.2. Cool Cat TeacherCool Cat is a local teacher, author, and non-profit initiator, dedicated to inspiring fellow teachers with innovative and fresh ideas for reaching students in the classroom. Be sure to check out The Captivating Teacher Manifesto.3. Principals PageA blog centered on school administration issues. In addition to personal anecdotes, tips, and education philosophy, he writes various articles for other websites that you can find on his site. Examples of his work include The Connection Between Teachers and Smartphones, and how Social Media Connects Educators.4. Teaching Blog AddictA blog dedicated to educators who want a one-stop shop for all the best education blogs and resources on the Web. They arrange posts by categories, so teachers looking for ideas in a certain subject can find content quickly and easily.5. Learning Is MessyBrian Crosby is the author of this blog and a teacher who specializes in “at risk” students. He shares his ideas for learning in a personal style and encourages other teachers to understand that sometimes learning isn’t linear.6. The Curriculum CornerThis blog is run by two teachers (who happen to also be neighbors), and gives instructional tips for teaching lessons that meet the Common Core standards.7. The Organized Classroom BlogThe Organized Classroom is a blog primarily for teachers who need help making their classroom functional and efficient. The website offers free resources, tips, and ideas from local teachers.8. Polka Dotted TeacherA fun and whimsical education site for teachers who need to add some color and creativity into their classroom. Her site is in the style of Dr. Seuss.9. Educational AdvancementThis blog is part of a larger website that is dedicated to helping gifted youth. It focuses on news, information, and other resources for parents and teachers of talented children.Traditional College10. Omniac EducationThe Omniac blog is for high school students who are planning to go to college. The site gives tips for taking college entrance exams, as well as ideas for maximizing the success rate of college applications.11. Study HacksA computer scientist and published author writes this blog about what makes students successful. He chronicles some of his controversial thoughts on why pursuing your passion is a bad idea and gives tips and hints found in his numerous books.12. Parents Countdown To College CoachThis blog is mainly for parents who might need some extra help in getting their child off to school. Expect to find advice on how to help your child succeed in college, tips about transitioning to a dorm room, as well as financial aid and application resources.13. ProfHackerA blog dedicated to helping educators with their productivity, technology integration, as well as teaching. The latest post is an interesting entry about professionalism on social media, an increasing problem that has only been introduced since the explosion of sites like Facebook and Twitter.14. Thesis WhispererThe Thesis Whisperer is a collaboration of writers and students who talk about the process of writing a dissertation. Everything from planning your writing process, tips, presentation ideas, and dealing with your supervisor, is covered in this group-authored blog.15. Teen College EducationA blog written by both students and educators! Topics include admissions to college, high school tips for maximizing college potential, and how to score well on college entrance exams. It even gives practical advice about how to survive on a student budget and what to do after graduation.16. University of VenusThe Inside Higher Ed blog is a large site written by numerous authors. It covers everything from technology, to education philosophy, strategies for admissions, and career advice.17. NextStepUThis blog is associated with the NextStepU magazine. It offers advice about various colleges and degrees, and offers giveaways from time to time. It also has tools like scholarship search and college match.18. CheggThis blog is attached to the Chegg website; a student services site for planning and study help. The blog gives advice about finding inexpensive textbooks, study habits, and scholarships. Be sure to check out the post, What Does Your Major Say About You?19. The Ivy CoachThe author of this blog is Bev Taylor, a well-known counselor who is frequently seen on media sites, giving tips about getting into Ivy League schools. Her blog centers on helping students gain entrance into the school of their dream. She also offers herself for hire!20. StratedgyThe Stratedgy blog is meant for educators who want to discuss ways to compete in an ever-expanding world of education options.E-Learning and Edtech21. Tic Tac InteractiveTic Tac interactive is Scandinavia’s “leader in digital education” – and their blog features some pretty interesting conversations about education.22. The Daily RiffFrom their “About Us” page: As provocateur, muse, catalyst and game changer, The Daily Riff will “sniff and sift” through our edu-culture, “curating” news and opinion in quick, digest-sized take-aways for you to use and share. I think that says it all.23. ElearnSpaceThis site is full of solid information regarding open courseware, technology, education philosophy, and networking. There are slide presentations to go with some of the posts as well.24. Speed of CreativityWesley Fryer is a keynote speaker and author who owns this blog. He explores topics like digital storytelling, creativity and technology integration in education. Many of his presentations, handouts, and other materials are available to read and download.25. Beth KnittleBeth Knittle is a technology integration specialist for a K-12 district and blogs about her learning experiences. She has presented at several major education conferences like MassCUE and EduCon. She has an attached Wiki and a scrupulously organized archive page.26. Edcomp BlogA lecturer in Scotland at the University of Strathclyde authors this blog. Check out his blog post on creating memorable passwords for middle school students, or his review of text online adventure games. He writes in short post form, making it an easy blog to read when you are short on time.27. The Tech Savvy EducatorThis blog is a practical guide to technology integration. There are posts about using the iPad in the classroom, how to make an inexpensive green screen, as well as starting up an online book club. The owner and author is Ben Rimes, a K-12 technology specialist in Michigan.28. Will RichardsonWill Richardson is a published author, TED talk presenter, and parent who blogs about technology and its educational potential. His book about web tools for the classroom has sold over 80,000 copies.29. The Thinking StickThis blog covers all things technology and education. The author is Jeff Utecht, an educator, consultant, and author. Some of his top tweeted posts are 10 Reasons to Trash Word and Use Google Docs, Gmail Tips for Teachers, and Lecture as Content Delivery is Dead.30. The Rapid E-Learning BlogThis is a blog all about e-learning. It tackles topics such as how to design e-courses, web applications for e-learning, PowerPoint, graphic design, and interactive e-learning.31. Life in Perpetual BetaHarold Jarche’s blog is called Life in Perpetual Beta. His topics center on practical tips for leadership, social networking in business, and collaboration. He tackles ideologies of learning and knowledge from a philosophical perspective, adding technological aspects to his writing.32. The Online Learning UpdateThe Online Learning Update is a blog about online education news and research. The editor is Ray Schroeder, a University of Illinois professor, and he gathers headlines about university open courseware.33. E-Learning QueenStop at the E-Learning Queen blog and meet the Queen’s assistant, Susan Smith Nash. She humorously names her reader the “queen” of e-learning, since you are reading her site. She focuses on distance learning, e-course design, and social/psychological issues surrounding the online education process.34. Funny MonkeyFunny Monkey blog is highlights all the news and information related to Funny Monkey, a business dedicated to making educational materials free. In addition to news, the blog also covers major educational issues, technology, and classroom solutions.35. Cammy Bean’s Learning VisionsCammy Bean’s Learning Visions blog is about e-learning design. She hosts webinars about the best ways to effectively design e-courses, tools to use, and how to get started.36. Dangerously IrrelevantA blog written by Dr. Scott Mcleod that focuses on the problem between exploding technology and the educational system that cannot keep up. Rather than integrating technology into a classroom that is outdated and behind, he offers solutions to these incongruities.37. The Innovative EducatorThis blog focuses on strategies and technology solutions for education that are “way out of the box”. Lisa Nielson is the owner and author, having appeared in many well-known publications such as The New York Times and Huffington Post.Education Policies38. Best of Education BlogThis Best of Education Blog, hosted by the National Education Policy Center, pulls recent posts from various education bloggers. It covers all education issues including teacher unions, curriculum, technology, policy, and even teacher evaluations.39. EduwonkSponsored by Bethwether Education Partners, this blog is about education policy and politics. The primary author, Andrew J. Rotherham, served as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton, and currently writes the weekly School of Thought column for Time magazine.40. Thoughts On Education PolicyThis blog primarily focuses on urban poverty as it relates to educational policy. The author Corey Bower became frustrated with the education system after trying to teach in an inner city New York school for two years. Now, he is a professor of leadership at Niagara University. Expect to read posts about frustrating classroom conditions, the differences in high and low performing schools, and why everyone should have a liberal arts education.41. EdwizeEdwize is a blog for education news and opinion. It focuses on New York schools, teachers, and issues. Be sure to check out the section called New Teacher Diaries- real life stories from New York’s new public school teachers.42. Education Experts BlogThis blog’s tagline is, “Debating the future of American education.” Expect to read posts about politics, testing problems, and other issues plaguing the current educational system.43. EdspressoEdspresso’s clever name highlights the focus of this blog- a daily morning shot of the latest education news and reform. It covers headlines and politics as it relates to education and is updated frequently.44. Successful SchoolsScott Taylor is an assistant superintendent and professor at the University level. His blog is listed on Edudemic’s website as one of the top education blogs that you should follow. His casual conversational style is easy to read and still packs a powerful and profound punch.45. Joanne JacobsJoanne Jacobs, writer and educator, writes a blog about education in general. A diverse range of topics are covered.46. Campaign K-12A blog focusing on education and politics. Current posts center around the campaign trail leading up to the US election in November, and how it relates to education policy.47. Stories From SchoolStories from School was labeled as one of the best educational blogs of 2010. It focuses on real life examples and stories of teachers and how they are impacted by the latest educational policy changes.Learning Techniques48. Thank You BrainThis blog focuses on ways to improve your ability to memorize. Dr. Bill Klemm is a neuroscientist, education consultant, and professor who chronicles some of his research on this personal blog.49. Cerebral Hacks – EducationCerebral Hacks is a blog about the brain and how it functions. It has a section dedicated to learning and education that educators should check out.50. 2¢ WorthDavid Warlick cleverly writes his “2 cents” worth of education strategy, measuring success, and how to learn. He admits that often his posts spark more questions than answers.Source: 52 Education Blogs You Should Follow

OK, here goes.I’ve had some real doozies in my time.The most intrepid drug seeker I have ever seen was Mr. C.He walked in a very hunched-over posture, leaning on a walker, to elicit sympathy.We would not even say his name, as that might bring the bad luck of the ER calling to admit him…AGAIN.If one of my colleagues were to talk about him he would say, “Mr.” and then crook over his index finger.We all knew who he meant.This guy was the biggest pathological liar in the universe.Every time I’d get a call from the ER his story was different.He was a missionary, a teacher, a policeman, you name it.His favorite was to tell people he was a former PA or MD.ER calls….“I’ve got a 68-year-old former doctor down here. He looks so decrepit that I think he needs nursing home placement.”Right away, I knew who it was.He went from hospital to hospital to hospital. I don’t think he had permanent address. Why would he?“Uh,…I know who it is. He’s not a doctor. He’s a drug seeker.”“No, Maureen, he’s such a nice guy. You must be thinking of someone else. I think he IS a doc.”“Go ask him what a CBC is (complete blood count, a common lab test). I’ll hold.”Off he goes.“For Pete’s sake, he doesn’t know.”“Ah…yup. Don’t give him any narcs.”“OK. But he still needs admission because he has been having recurrent temperatures and can hardly walk.”“Did you document a temperature?”“No, he is afebrile.””Labs and imaging normal?”“Yeah.”“Wanna see him take up his bed and trot, upright, right out of there?”“Yeah.”“Tell him that Dr. Boehm will be admitting him. I’ll be happy to evaluate and treat any of his complaints. I won’t be giving any narcotics, however.”Off he goes.“Uh, he got up and left AMA.”“Did he ask for a cab voucher?”“Yeah.”“He wants us to pay for his transportation to the next ER.”Sometimes, I would come in and he had been admitted overnight by some unsuspecting doctor.His nurse called me.“Mr. C is very lethargic. He’s becoming hypoxic”.“How can that be? He’s not getting any controlled substances.”Well, he sure was.He had called down to the OR and interrupted a surgery. He told them that he was one of our orthopedic surgeons. He demanded that a message be given to the Ortho PA.“Why does Mr. C have uncontrolled pain? I want him on a Dilaudid PCA NOW!”I walk in. Mr. C, not only has a Dilaudid drip running, in one of his groggy little hands he had a bottle of Percocet that he had brought from home. In the other hand, the button to deliver a hefty bolus of Dilaudid to himself.He was “out” with a mouthful of half-chewed Percocet, the drip just dripping away with a hefty basal dose.He could have killed himself.Never have I relished the delivery of Narcan like I did that day.One little squirt and he was wide awake and pissed that his nice “double” high was ruined.After that we had to do a complete search of him and his stuff, with security, so he didn’t get away with it again.I often wonder what happened to Mr. C after the new system was available to track and prevent his overuse of narcotics.He couldn’t go to five doctors in a month and get narcs from all of them. He couldn’t go ER to ER.I just don’t know what happened to him.