The Benefits of Lengthening the Tenure Process for California Public School Teachers

For a teacher in the Los Angeles public school system, tenure is an incredibly important benefit. In an environment where budget-related lay-offs and changes in administration are common, tenure gives us unmatched job security. For me, the biggest benefit is that it gives teachers the freedom to be creative and take instructional risks in the classroom without the fear of being fired. When I first entered the profession, I was excited to work towards tenure. What I didn't expect was the ease and speed with which tenure can be earned...