Okay I realize this is my second entry involving a song in the title. This a true testament to the amount of time I spend in the car! So as I was navigating 40 yesterday, I heard (and yes was singing along poorly) Beyonce's song Irreplaceable. I began to think about teacher tenure. Is tenure a good idea or does it give some folks the feeling that they are irreplaceable? As with all things controversial, there are arguments that support tenure and arguments against it. Tenure can offer protection if the teacher is in a school with poor leadership and administration. On the other hand, if we do our jobs well, do we need that kind of protection? I have often said that tenure can allow teachers to feel entitled to certain courses and levels and allows some to hit "cruise control" and only do a mediocre job. Whether you support or oppose teacher tenure, I think we can all agree on one thing: We want the best education for our children! To my fellow educators who bring such passion and enthusiasm, I say thank you! Thank you for truly giving your career 100%. Most of us love our job and it shows. Our eyes light up and we wear our passion on our sleeves! We do not usually find ourselves in the midst of the tenure argument because our love for our job is often backed with excellent recommendations and evaluations.
Tenure is a tricky subject. I welcome your thoughts, comments and insight! To my fellow educators who bring your A games every day, thank you for the passion you bring to the profession!
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