Teachers would have less time to save their jobs after being reprimanded under a measure backed by the Arizona House of Representatives.
In a 50-7 vote, the House advanced legislation Thursday that would reduce the time a teacher has to improve after being notified that their performance is inadequate.
Under the measure sent to the Senate for approval, teachers would have 45 instructional days to prove they are good educators and save their jobs. Currently, teachers have 90 days.
Teachers' union leaders say the measure will help weed out bad teachers and ensure students are learning.
If the measure became law, it would take effect in July.
chuckles3 posted at 8:37 am on Tue, Mar 5, 2013.
Love the headline. Evil, bad Lawmakers go after poor hardworking teacher job security. Performance no matter, need job security!
Heck, even the Union leaders support it. Sure that isn't a typo?
mlimberg posted at 1:07 pm on Mon, Mar 4, 2013.
it is shocking how many people live in a bubble around here. How does that happen....
LiveInGilbert posted at 9:43 am on Mon, Mar 4, 2013.
Perhaps some of the fringe elements in Gilbert - many of those who lacked/are lacking in performance and are the more litigous types as "ex" or current employees of the district - can start to see how the real world manages employees who should no longer be employed. But wait - that would require them to depart their personal bubbles and battle and join the real world - which we know will never happen.