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Florida Advances Restrictions on Teachers

HeadlineMar 17, 2011

In Florida, state lawmakers have approved a measure to end teacher tenure and link salaries to the results of student testing. A similar measure proposed last year sparked massive demonstrations and a veto from then-Gov. Charlie Crist. The new Florida governor, Rick Scott, is expected to sign the bill into law.

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