Editorial cover on EvalScribe cream reading "Is student growth still required? It depends on your state," with three chips (Dropped & optional; Reduced or SLO-based; Still required) and a subhead noting a 2026 state-by-state look and that the growth score shrank while the write-up grew.

Is Student Growth Still Required in Teacher Evaluations?

EvalScribe
September 04, 2026
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Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony D. Neely, Ph.D.

Anthony Neely is the Founder of EvalScribe, a veteran educator, an AI integration consultant for teaching & learning, researcher, & author.

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