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Firing Teachers in Rhode Island
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Richard D. Kahlenberg,
The Century Foundation,
3/5/2010
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Last week, the school board in Rhode Island’s poorest city, Central Falls, made national news by firing all 74 teachers and 19 staff members at Central Falls High. The move was part of a “turnaround” plan of the type being pushed by the Obama Administration. Education Secretary Arne Duncan applauded the action, arguing “the status quo needs to change.” The local school board and Duncan may get political points for being seen as “tough,” and “demanding action,” but is it fair to blame the teachers in Central Falls, and, more importantly, will the effort work to help students? Continue Reading on the Taking Note Blog.
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