Tenure Becoming Thing of the Past
A recent analysis by the National Council on Teacher Quality indicates that tenure protections are rapidly being eroded nationally, with several states having essentially nullified tenure entirely, according to the AP.
The primary way in which tenure is being weakened is by linking evaluations, layoffs and pay to student performance. In 2009, for example, no state required student performance to be a part of tenure decisions. Today, eight states do, with four states now requiring evidence that students are learning before awarding tenure.
- Florida: tenure was essentially made null and void by eliminating tenure-like benefits