The EvalScribe Teacher Evaluation Blog — AI, Frameworks, & Observation Tips
Formative vs. Summative Teacher Evaluation: What's the Difference (and Why It Matters)
by: Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.Published on: 14/08/2026Formative vs. summative teacher evaluation: what each is, how they differ, how they work together, and the mistake that quietly kills the growth purpose.
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.
