Groups eye ballot measure to put "teeth" in teacher assessment - Dedham, Massachusetts ... - 0 views
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Jeff Bernstein on 04 Aug 11Stand For Children plans to mount a drive for a 2012 ballot law that would force schools to prioritize teacher effectiveness over seniority when it comes to hiring, placement, layoff and transfer policies, an effort that appears likely to encounter resistance from teachers unions and a skeptical Patrick administration.