The phrase "poor performers" refers to individuals or things that are not doing well or not meeting expectations in a particular task, job, or activity. Full definition
It is true that collective bargaining agreements and powerful unions protect poor performers in too many districts. (b4njkids.org)
The amount of time required to do more rigorous ratings and the paperwork required to back up the removal of poor performers also leads many principals to go easy on teachers. (educationnext.org)
If students at a particular school achieve at high levels and show strong growth, that school probably doesn't have the same urgency around identifying poor performers. (educationnext.org)