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Change sought in gauging teachers

Proposal could affect seniority

By James Vaznis

 |  Globe Staff  

  January 09, 2012

A Massachusetts ballot initiative that would make the performance of a teacher - rather than years of service - a key feature in keeping a job is gaining momementum, even as it faces strong oppostion from teacher unions, state education leaders, and many other corners of the education community. The initiative, launched by Stand for Children, also includes a number of other provisions that aim to bolster teacher quality, and will be a topic of discussion in the Legislature this winter.

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