Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed last week to decide whether the Constitution permits teachers» unions and school boards to agree voluntarily to set aside the seniority rights of white teachers in order to preserve the jobs of less senior minority teachers in times of layoffs. (edweek.org)
Crosswinds Consultants understands the financial burden placed on companies during times of layoffs and restructuring. (cjobs.cc)
And with a system that holds to reverse seniority in times of layoffs, more experienced teachers have greater latitude in using their own teaching techniques, she said. (laschoolreport.com)