Numerous states did change their laws and regulations so that districts had new discretion to dismiss teachers who received poor ratings. (educationnext.org)
This cohort of dismissed teachers included 71 % black teachers and 78 % female teachers, and had more than 15 years of average teaching experience. (educationresearchalliancenola.org)
However, in the wake of the policy there were still many principals who did not dismiss any teachers, including in the lowest performing schools. (educationnext.org)