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Contemplating a tenure deferral, and coming up with self-critique | GothamSchools

Contemplating a tenure deferral, and coming up with self-critique | GothamSchools

Contemplating a tenure deferral, and coming up with self-critique

Sometimes the simplest explanation might well be the most accurate.

That’s the conclusion that Ruben Brosbe, GothamSchools’ longtime Community section contributor, drew after finding out whether he would be given tenure last year.

Brosbe was at the front edge of a trend last year when he had his probationary period extended. This year, hejoined a large number of new teachers when his probation was extended again. But while some teachers who did not receive tenure said they could see no justification, Brosbe concludes that he didn’t get tenure because he