Chancellor of Washington D.C. Schools Fights Teacher Tenure
November 19, 2008
The controversial Chancellor of the Washington, D.C. school system is seeking to offer teachers increased salaries in exchange for giving up tenure. Funds for the increased salaries would be paid for by contributions from private foundations. The article ("A School Chief Takes On Tenure, Stirring a Fight") also explores the how the issue of teacher tenure is being addressed in other cities. Given the pressure to increase performance amid declining revenues, issue of tenure will likely become increasingly important in the coming years.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/education/13tenure.html