Sentences with phrase «historic tenure system»

But instead of discussing those, we're witnessing a coordinated effort to mislead Connecticut's citizens about what tenure is and a rush to throw out the valid, important and historic tenure system as way to pander to those who blame teachers for the incredibly difficult challenges that face our society, especially those in our inner cities.

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Building on this work, New Jersey's historic 2012 TEACHNJ Act — unanimously approved by the State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Christie — mandates many requirements for the new statewide educator evaluation system and links tenure decisions to evaluation ratings.

The California Supreme Court will decide this summer whether to take up an appeal by nine students in the historic Vergara vs. California case challenging our unusually protective teacher tenure laws, as well as a seniority - based layoff system that often keeps ineffective teachers in district classrooms while letting more talented but less senior teachers go.

During his tenure, he spearheaded the implementation of the historic No Child Left Behind Act, with its goal of reinvigorating America's education system.

During Director Hartzog's tenure (1964 to 1972), 70 sites were added to the National Park System and he championed historic preservation, urban recreation, interpretation and environmental education.