There is a huge difference between protecting senior teachers from arbitrary layoffs and guaranteeing their preference in being hired for vacant positions Imagine you’re a public school principal. You need to hire a teacher and you have two applicants who meet the basic job requirements. The first applicant has 10 years of teaching experience and [...]
Rigid Focus on Seniority Hurts Teachers and Students
There is a huge difference between protecting senior teachers from arbitrary layoffs and guaranteeing their preference in being hired for vacant positions Imagine you’re a public school principal. You need to hire a teacher and you have two applicants who meet the basic job requirements. The first applicant has 10 years of teaching experience and [...]