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.
How can AI help New Jersey evaluators write AchieveNJ teacher evaluations?
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 02/08/2026New Jersey evaluates teachers through AchieveNJ: teacher practice (85% or 70%) on a state-approved instrument like Danielson, plus SGOs and mSGP. Where AI helps with the observation write-up, where it doesn't.
How can AI help New Hampshire evaluators write teacher evaluations?
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 02/08/2026New Hampshire is a local-control state: each district adopts its own teacher evaluation system under Ed 306 and RSA 189:1-a, and most build it around the Danielson Framework. Where AI helps with the professional-practice write-up, where it doesn't.
How can AI help Idaho evaluators write teacher evaluations under the Danielson framework?
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 02/08/2026Idaho evaluates teachers on the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching, its statewide minimum standard — four domains, four rating levels, and a 67/33 professional-practice and student-achievement split. Where AI helps, where it doesn't.
