Morning Bell: Muncie Still Hiring Teachers, Schools Starting Evaluation Process

Wanted: Teachers to fill vacanies at Muncie schools – “The school year began Aug. 22 with some crowded classrooms, the result of several last-minute registrations, according to school officials. Then movement began to take place, with kids being shifted to different classrooms as teachers were added.” Muncie Star Press

Teacher evaluations: New paradigm beginning to unfold – “The 2012-13 school year marks the first time, under a 2011 state law, that teachers will be evaluated annually. They’ll be observed, interviewed and judged in a way never before seen in Indiana.” Lafayette Journal and Courier

A new look at old North: At-risk students get second chance in learning at Academy – “Last year the EVSC School Board decided to invest more money in students who are at risk and learn differently from traditional student.” Evansville Courier & Press

Teachers unions alliance with Democratic Party frays – “Parent triggers, along with other emerging efforts, have some Democrats questioning their partys longtime support of guarantees that public school districts have made to teachers for decades.” Los Angeles Times

From A Single Charter School, A Movement Grows – “But the idea of the school sparked opposition. Critics argued that publicly funded, privately run charter schools would take money away from traditional public schools.” NPR