Teacher Tenure Targeted In North Carolina; Few Options For New Orleans Kids In Failing Schools -- Ed Today
North Carolina Bill Targets Teachers A top North Carolina lawmaker has introduced several education reform measures du jour -- including one that would end tenure -- reports the News & Observer. "Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger on Tuesday unveiled what he called the second round of education reforms aimed at holding schools and teachers more accountable for students' progress - including ending tenure and grading entire schools," the N & O reports. Last year, he introduced the same bill. But this time around, Republicans hold a veto-proof majority, so one never knows.
Where Can Kids Go If Their Schools Are 'Failing'? In New Orleans, they don't have many options, the Lens.Under No Child Left Behind, districts are required to allow students in schools rated as failing to other, better local schools. As long as there's room. But in places like New Orleans, there are rarely any choices. The Lens found that New Orleans underestimated the number of schools that are failing.
"If every student in a failing school wanted to transfer," Gabriela Fighetti, the New OrleansRecovery School District's executive director of enrollment conceded to the Lens, "we would not be able to guarantee them a slot."
A really interesting story. Especially in light of the school closure discussions that are taking place in cities
Where Can Kids Go If Their Schools Are 'Failing'? In New Orleans, they don't have many options, the Lens.Under No Child Left Behind, districts are required to allow students in schools rated as failing to other, better local schools. As long as there's room. But in places like New Orleans, there are rarely any choices. The Lens found that New Orleans underestimated the number of schools that are failing.
"If every student in a failing school wanted to transfer," Gabriela Fighetti, the New OrleansRecovery School District's executive director of enrollment conceded to the Lens, "we would not be able to guarantee them a slot."
A really interesting story. Especially in light of the school closure discussions that are taking place in cities