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Teacher tenure a thorny issue, but some say it improves teaching
- 11-23-2009
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By Mediha Fejzagic DiMartino/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
A recent report card on California's ability to fire poorly performing teachers won't end up on anyone's refrigerator. A report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Center for American Progress, "Leaders and Laggards," examined the 50 states in eight categories, including school management, finance, technology and staffing. California acquired a passing mark in many categories, but was given a F when it comes to firing poorly performing teachers. According to the report, more than 85 percent of principals polled said that tenures are a barrier to removal of ineffective teachers. "It's not a good thing for the students," said James Kidwell, deputy superintendent of human resources for the Ontario/Montclair School District. "It impacts the quality of their education. Students deserve high-quality teachers." (more...)
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