The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
How Are Teachers Evaluated in Each State? Teacher Evaluation Frameworks by State
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 10/08/2026No national teacher-evaluation system exists. Here is the primary framework for all 50 states and D.C. (Danielson, Marzano, T-TESS), verified and linked.
What Do Teacher Evaluation Ratings Actually Mean? A Cross-Framework Guide
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 08/08/2026What do teacher evaluation ratings mean? Exact scales for 15 frameworks (Danielson, Marzano, T-TESS, and more), plus a crosswalk across states.
What Should I Write Down? Why That's the Wrong Question During a Classroom Walkthrough
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 06/06/2026What should you write down during a classroom walkthrough? It's the wrong question. Asking it forces you to observe and categorize at once, and the categorizing wins. Capture richly, ask what am I seeing, and let the rubric translation come later.
EvalScribe vs. ChatGPT for Teacher Evaluations
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 20/05/2026General AI like ChatGPT can draft evaluation language, but every write-up means pasting standards, prompting, and editing. How a purpose-built teacher evaluation tool compares on alignment, consistency, speed, and defensibility.
