California judge rules tenure laws violate student rights to an education

Another triumph of the american citizen over unions in the US

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In a mesmerizing 56 minute closing argument, plaintiff attorney Marcellus McRae dissected the objections of the defense. As he repeatedly cited, it was the witnesses for the defense who, withering under cross-examination, provided some of the most compelling testimony. Again and again they admitted that yes, it is impossible to evaluate a teacher for tenure in only 16 months, yes, it is for all practical purposes impossible to fire ineffective teachers, and yes, LIFO layoff rules cause districts to lose some of their finest teachers, while retaining many who are ineffective.

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This is great news for public schools in America. If you cannot have good public schools, you lessen the chance for social mobility. Can't have it both ways: You can't have a teachers union that prioritizes teachers over education/performance AND give America's poor and middle class children the chance to prosper.