Week 3 Discussion: Trial Over CA Teacher Tenure

A derivative of seniority is tenure whereby employees, usually academics, are granted a lifetime position.

In your initial post, share your thoughts about the students' claim in California.

Could tenure be an effective, as well as practical, recruitment tool in other professions or industries?

Name two advantages and two disadvantages of the tenure system in education.

Use sources from current events to support your rationale.

In your responses to your peers, comment on whether you think the advantages or disadvantages would apply in another field or profession. When responding to your peers, further extend the conversation.