Vergara Plaintiff Talks Landmark Decision on Teacher Tenure

Landmark court decision puts students' needs above ineffective teachers and the unions that protect them. "Being a kid in the California system right now is a lot like the lottery," says Julia Macias, a ninth grader who lives in California's San Fernando Valley. "You might get an amazing teacher one year and then a not so amazing teacher and you see your scores are reflected upon that."

Julia is a dedicated student with dreams to one day attend Harvard University. She loves to read and has a passion for science....