The Vox Box

Tue., Sept. 16, 2008

Now You Can Grade Your Teachers

Does Mrs. Smith give great lectures, but really hard tests? Is Mr. Doe as dull in class as he looks? At ratemyteachers.com, students who have had this teacher will let you know who to skip and who you must have, or you can do the filling in by yourself. Click here for middle or high school teachers, here for college profs. (Note: comments are reviewed for vulgarity, etc.)

Should students be able to grade their teachers? Should administrators be tipped off to who's a bad teacher, and who's a great one?

Posted Sept. 16, 2008, 7:18 p.m.

In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.