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Bill to change N.J. teacher tenure rules is reintroduced by lawmaker
State Sen. Teresa Ruiz introduced a bill today that would dramatically overhaul teacher tenure by using a rating system based on annual evaluations.
The bill is the latest attempt to overhaul the century-old system that has come under fire from Gov. Chris Christie and other critics who say tenure protects bad teachers and is a lifetime guarantee of employment. Proponents for tenure argue teachers must be protected from political hiring decisions.
Christie has made teacher tenure and other education changes a major goal of his administration. (DeMarco, The Star-Ledger)