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One of the best Education videos I've seen...
...to simply explain unfairness around the issues of VAM and merit pay:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2012/10/06/six-reasons-why-value-added-and-merit-pay-arent-fair-in-three-minutes/?wprss=rss_answer-sheet
Went to author's website, too, and there are more. Haven't yet watched all... 
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Gotta check that guy out. Thanks
...website. Seems okay with sharing, so long as money not made. 
This video really explains how the data use is flawed, which has been my argument all along. I have no (or few) issues with testing, but I have HUGE issues with how it is currently done and being used.
