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1. Critics Ask Courts to Change Calif. Teacher Policy.

Author

Sawchuk, Stephen

Subjects
*ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *EDUCATION, *TEACHER effectiveness, *STUDENT rights
Abstract

The article discusses three lawsuits in California filed from 2010-2012 which attempt to overhaul access to good instruction by revamping teacher quality requirements. The lawsuits are "Reed v. California," "Doe v. Deasy," and "Vergara v. California." Topics include comments by Gloria Romero of the California chapter of the Democrats for Education Reform (DFER), the cases' foundation on student rights issues, and the Students Matter nonprofit organization started by David F. Welch.

Published
2012

2. Suit Filed to Force Use Of Test Scores in Reviews.

Author

SAWCHUK, STEPHEN

Subjects
*TEACHER evaluation, *EDUCATION policy, *EDUCATION, *COLLECTIVE labor agreements, *TEACHERS, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article reports that the advocacy group Students Matter has brought a lawsuit against several school districts in California challenging collective bargaining agreements with teachers that specify that student test scores may not be used in teacher evaluations, and cites California law.

Published
2015

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