>Tenure reform: More than just a matter of time
In Hawaii, it’s just one year. In Ohio, it can be as many as seven. In between, most states pick three years as the magic number, after which a teacher receives tenure.
But times are changing, as states seek to add years to the requirements for a new teacher to be granted tenure — New Jersey included. And with those changes has come the debate as to how much time is right, with little consensus beyond the agreement that adding years must also come with added support. (Mooney, NJ Spotlight)