The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
Danielson vs. Marzano: A Side-by-Side Comparison of the Two Biggest Teacher Evaluation Frameworks
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 12/08/2026Danielson vs. Marzano compared: domains, rating scales, philosophy, and which districts use each — the two frameworks behind most U.S. teacher evaluations.
Illinois Just Drew the Line on AI in Teacher Evaluations — and Left the Paperwork On the Right Side of It
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 23/07/2026Illinois's SB 2909 bans AI from scoring teachers — but expressly allows it for the write-up. Here's the line the law drew, and how to stay on the right side of it.
AI in Teacher Evaluations: The Line Between Watching and Writing
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 22/07/2026AI can halve the evaluation write-up without touching the observation. Here's the line to draw — and why a purpose-built tool, EvalScribe, beats a chatbot for it.
