Over 4,100 Detroit Public Schools teachers received layoff notices this month, according to the Detroit affiliate of NPR. They will each have to reapply next month in order to have a chance at a job in the district next year. Furthermore, new state law now prohibits Michigan school districts from rehiring or laying off teachers based solely on seniority. In Detroit, the decision will be based on evaluations.
DETROIT TEACHERS: FIRE ‘EM ALL & LET GOD SORT IT OUT
by Toneshia Harris | Apr 19, 2012 | Local News