Merit pay debate blurs meaning of teacher incentives
The NEA Commission on Teacher Education and Professional Standards links uncertain merit pay popularity to vague definitions and subjective judgments. Superintendents warn it may fail without clear evaluation standards and risk morale when decisions hinge on personality preferences, despite classroom dedication.
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West Hartford
The
NEA Commission On Teacher Education and Professional Standards
Reading praise for a national book at Newport Tenn
A letter from Patricia H Newell and Stokely Newport Tenn endorses a forthcoming book. The writer notes a favorable assessment and acknowledges the Stokleys’ lengthy preface as minor, totaling 23 12 pages out of 371. The note invites Dr James W Silver to borrow the book at the library and mentions a five book price.
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James and Wilma Dykeman
Stokely
Newport, Tenn
TBE Co
Patricia H. Newell
Rinehart & Company, Inc
Madison Avenue
New York
James W. Silver
University of Mississippi
Jim
Merit Pay for Teachers Feels Worthwhile Yet Flawed
The piece argues merit based raises motivate educators though uniform schedules fail to reflect varying effectiveness. It recalls New York State attempts at merit increments via local boards, ultimately abandoned for automatic raises, seen as an inadequate compromise.
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New York State
Four Color Travel Brochure Planned for Mississippi
A 32 page four color brochure on Mississippi is being prepared by the Agricultural and Industrial Board travel department. The booklet covers regional attractions hunting fishing pilgrimages garden tours and Gulf Coast activities with a general information section on the state including history commerce agriculture and industry. A separate folder will be mailed to tourists and another for school children preparing classroom reports.
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Mississippi
The
Agrcultural and Industrial Board
Gulf Coast
Methods for evaluating fairly teacher effectiveness
Hartford Courant discusses approaches to assessing teacher performance with fairness and accuracy. It highlights comprehensive evaluation methods combining classroom observations, student outcomes, feedback, and professional practice to ensure balanced judgments.
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Hartford Courant
Unemployment Insurance Tax To Remain Same
The unemployment insurance tax schedule for 1958 stays level with 1957. Minimum tax 1.5 percent and maximum 2.7 percent of taxable payroll. Individual rates range 1.5 to 2.7 percent based on payroll stability over recent years. The Mississippi experience rating favors the minimum rate for many employers.
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Mississippi
Prowler Strips Home Lavatory During Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Ralph Murano report a weekend intruder enters their Tulsa Ohio home while they are away. The only item taken is a bath and the intruder leaves a dirty ring in the tub at the residence.
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Tulsa
Ohio
Ralph Murano
Local Church Services Announced with Sunday School and Worship Times
Multiple local churches publish their service schedules including Sunday School at 9 45 a m with 11 a m and 7 00 or 7 30 p m worship. Training Union and prayer meetings set midweek. directories name pastors, officers, and pianists. nursery available at all services and cordial public invitation extended.
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Robert Powell
Q. C. Barrett
FWA
Ga's
Ra’s
WMU
Brotherhood
Sunbeams
W. C. Rainey, Jr
Polly Morgan
Petal PEFAL Methodist Church Service Schedule
The Petal PEFAL Methodist Church on Main Street lists a 9:45 a.m. school session led by W. C. Mathis, superintendent, with Rev. J. P. Payne preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The WSCS meets Mondays at 2:00 p.m. Choir practice follows prayer meeting under Mrs. L. Coulter.
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Pefal Methodist Church
Main Street
Petal
WSCS
First Baptist Church on Central Avenue Schedule
The First Baptist Church on Central Avenue lists Sunday activities led by Supt Henry Hardy and Pastor Rev. W A Richardson. Services at 9 45 am 11 am and 7 30 pm with Baptist Training Union at 6 30 pm and Wednesday service at 7 pm. Nursery is available at all services.
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Bill Bart
Justin Garrett
Baptist Training Union
Ra's
O. A. Barlow
Jack Fikes
Petal-Harvey Baptist Church
Pat Rogers
Sam W. Waggener
Henry Hardy
W. A. Richardso
Petal Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Schedule
Petal Presbyterian Church holds services at 10:00 a.m. with Sunday School led by H. L. Nors worthy. Evangelist Howard 8. Williams preaches at 11:00 a.m. Bible Class meets Sunday 6 to 7 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday 7:50. Mrs D L Priest directs, pianist Miss Bernice Nora worthy. Public invited to attend each Sunday.
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Petal Presbyterian Church
Main Street
H. L. Norsworthy
Howard
Williams
Bernice Noraworthy
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