Teacher-Tenure Row Reheats

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Educators Labeled 'Ineffective' Could Lose Job Protection Under Colorado Bill

A bill that would drastically curb the tenure rights of Colorado teachers is expected to reach the state House floor this week, re-energizing the national debate over the sacrosanct protection.

The bill, which passed the state Senate Friday, would grant tenure to novice teachers only after they boost student achievement and received positive evaluations three years in a row.

Tenured educators could lose job protection if they are deemed "ineffective" two straight years.

The legislation isn't as revolutionary as the one proposed in Florida, which Gov. Charlie Crist vetoed. That legislation would have done away with tenure for new teachers.

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