Measure New York Teachers by Test Scores

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/21/nyregion/21teachers.html?_r=1&ex=1358571600&en=333cab862850383c&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin

Though not directly affiliated with the WASL, this practice of judging teachers by standardized test scores has become common in Washington. Many at the high school level are fired merely because too many of their students failed one of these test. Yet, instead of merely the school system knowing these teachers, the results would be posted for the public to fairly view.

'“There is no way that any of this current data could actually, fairly, honestly or with any integrity be used to isolate the contributions of an individual teacher,” Ms. Weingarten said. “If one permitted this, it would be one of the worst decisions of my professional life.”'

I believe that is one of the best ways to advocate the No Child Left Behind Act and its offshooting programs.