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Public hearing completed on teacher tenure reform bill
A public hearing was completed in the House last Wed., 2/1 on House Bill 1526, which, if passed, would bring sweeping changes to the current state statutes related to teacher tenure. For more information...Education Omnibus Bills Emerge from House Committee
In the House Education Committee, two Senate Bills were loaded up with amendments and voted out to the House floor for consideration. These moves are typical toward the end of the legislative session...Tenure Reform Legislation Passes Senate Comittee
SB 372 passed the Senate General Laws Committee this week. The bill would end teacher tenure in Missouri and replace it with multi- year contracts. The multi-year contracts could not exceed three...Video: Teachers Share How Senority Based Layoffs Do Not Help Students
From Students First: Do you remember your favorite teachers? Chances are they made an incredible impact on your life. When children are taught by an effective teacher three years in a row it can dramatically...Number of States Reforming Teacher Tenure, Pay Growing Rapidly
As many state legislative sessions reach their mid point, many states have moved legislation reforming teacher tenure and pay practices. Missouri lawmakers are currently debating legislation in the House...
Public hearing completed on teacher tenure reform bill
A public hearing was completed in the House last Wed., 2/1 on House Bill 1526, which, if passed, would bring sweeping changes...
Teacher tenure reform bill emphasizes performance, establishes “Teacher Multiyear Contract Act”
House Bill 1526, introduced to the late last week by Rep. Scott Dieckhaus (R-Washington), proposes sweeping changes to the current state statutes related to teacher tenure. The bill places strong emphasis on teacher performance, tying performance-based evaluations to teacher contracts. One provision of the bill, known as the “Teacher Multiyear Contract...
Dr. Adams Unveils “Creating Great Options” Plan for SLPS
St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Adams recently presented his budget proposal for the district to the Special...
Education Omnibus Bills Emerge from House Committee
In the House Education Committee, two Senate Bills were loaded up with amendments and voted out to the House floor for consideration....