Did the NLRB send it to the civil courts? Most union contract issues are heard by the NLRB. I find it surprising the California courts actually accepted jurisdictional authority over a contract issue.
By Maureen Dowd
Teacher evaluations (click here) have been a hot topic in education lately. While adults debate their value, students are largely left out of the discussion. But kids can provide a lot more than test scores to help their teachers improve. Even kindergarten students can communicate their teachers’ strengths and weaknesses, and by middle and high school, most kids have an idea of the qualities that make a good teacher.In a recent New York Times article, blogger Jessica Lahey went straight to the source, asking students across the country about the one thing they wished their teachers knew. The most popular answer? “Be fair.” Students noticed when teachers picked favorites or treated boys and girls differently....
I agree there should be limits on tenure when a teacher is unable to function effectively with students, but, tenure is a valauble asset to most teachers. Tenure insures they can teach their classes without oppressive influence from any administration. But, any abusive aspect to tenure should be removed to insure quality education.
Tenure doesn't have to be destroyed to deal with it's flaws.
I agree there should be limits on tenure when a teacher is unable to function effectively with students, but, tenure is a valauble asset to most teachers. Tenure insures they can teach their classes without oppressive influence from any administration. But, any abusive aspect to tenure should be removed to insure quality education.
Tenure doesn't have to be destroyed to deal with it's flaws.
