http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/12/opinion/tennessees-push-to-transform-school...
Just as the New York Times shined some light on Tennessee's teacher evaluation problems (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/07/education/tennessees-rules-on-teacher-evaluations-bring-frustration.html), this editorial ran suggesting the craziness not get in the way. The NYT says: "Some lawmakers are suggesting that evaluations performed this year not be used in personnel decisions. Such a delay would destroy momentum and could weaken reform."