Coinciding with National School Choice week, Missouri lawmakers announce their promise to reform Missouri's education system, which includes a change that would make it more difficult for teachers to get tenure.
A bipartisan group of legislators announced their reforms Monday (Jan. 24), which included the changes to the tenure system, elimination of "social promotion" and expansion of charter schools.
"The teacher tenure system, I believe, is broken in the state of Missouri," said Rep. Scott Dieckhaus, R-Washington. "I think it is and has been a hindrance to educating children in the way they deserve to be educated
But one long-time educator in Missouri's House disagreed.
"There is a peace of mind that comes with the comfort of tenure that allows teachers to try new ideas," said Rep. Sara Lampe, D-Springfield.
The bills are expected to be filed within the coming week.
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