Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Saul Saulson

I was disappointed that the Court did not address the constitutionality of the bills. When I reviewed them I thought they would be voidable as they had multiple subjects and did not mention all of the contents in their long titles.

I did not realize that the Court could deny review without justification.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by M.A. Robertson

It's a shame....and an example of complete & utter failure of our legal system. I'm disturbed by the Supreme Courts lack of action and silence about this issue. This reminds of the mafia !!


Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Michael Spillane

I am very displeased over the Court's not taking the special petition at this time. Though, after reading that we still had other remedies to pursue, I felt better. Please urge your fellow citizens to the wrongs that have been placed upon the hard working teachers in Arizona. I am also so very angry at this inept republican legislature. The governor deserves her share of derision. Stay on course!

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Chris Hain

I disagree with the inital action that was taken and I'm even further appalled by the back door antics of the courts to not give reason for their decision. Thank you for continuing the fight against this issue.


Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Dr. Justin F. Marino

I trust the Supreme Court of Arizona has some wonderful legal reason for not taking this case in question. However, I believe it should have to reconcile the differences in philosophy in dealing fairly with educators in general in this State. That being said, I am glad that the AEA will pursue efforts in a lower court to agrieve this situation.



Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Chris

AEA is pursuing the legal battle on our behalf. Each of us can help pursue a repeal of these laws, now. Get involved by organizing every school employee in every school site to sign the petition calling on the legislature to repeal this punitive law. Or local association has collected over 1,000 signatures. Join the fight for respect.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by RSR

This is just another hurdle the system and AEA is debating.

My thought is that due process for any citizen of the US is a fundamental right under the Constitution. How is it that the State legislative system can override this???

I am so tired of the baloney that has been dealt to all of AZ teachers. It is very disconcerting to experience underemployment and welfare assistance because of the ignorant attitudes of some.



Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by K. Wyly

We should all be distressed that the Court has not provided an appropriate check to the Lesgislature's unconstitutional actions. All other remedies available to us should be followed up, including a strong public relations campaign. Education should not become the whipping boy for the State's economic difficulties; neither should teachers be treated as second-class employees of the State.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Carrie Starr

I suspect that the ADE is frustrated with trying to improve AZs schools--although they HAVE improved--and that they feel they've given ample opportunity for professional development efforts to get old, tired, and in many cases unprofessional teachers either to buy into improved teaching methods, or to bail. This legal action seems like a way to get rid of teachers who either aren't learning and developing as teachers, or who are in some way PERCEIVED as not doing so--it's the PERCEIVED that presents a problem.

Many of us involved in school improvement have seen the "dinosaurs" resist the opportunities--and pressures--to change, kicking and screaming all the way. I would back the legislation to give administrators the leeway to get rid of nonproductive and/or abusive teachers, but the opportunities for abuse are simply too great.

Two points in addition: 1) Undoing fair employment practice safeguards sets a very bad example for the rest of the country, and 2)as a (male) teacher pointed out to me, it's sexist. The majority of teachers are women. Has the legislature undone these same kinds of safeguards for the (mostly male) policemen and firemen?

Beyone even that, in a state that is FIFTHIETH (as far as I know) in per capita expenditures on students, the message that education is not valued is already all too clear to its teachers. I urge the AEA continue to fight this legislature in whatever (legitimate, of course) ways they can.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by J.Jaeger

I do not like what the AZ legislation did in regards to teacher's rights for the following reason. It has already enabled administrators not only to terminate ineffective teachers but to terminate teachers who may disagree philosophically and/or pedagogically with their respective administration.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Ramie Janis

I'm very disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision -- it does not sound like they are being impartial on this one, and that disturbs me even more. I cannot figure out why our Republican legislators are so against education? Are they not educated themselves? I do have to question this when I see all the antics they try to pull. This is an issue worth fighting -- keep up the good work, I know it's an uphill battle. I don't understand why our legislators and governor cannot see how benefitting education would benefit our state economically as well. They are idiots and I wish people would wisen up and vote them out.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Ramie Janis

I'm very disappointed in the Supreme Court's decision -- it does not sound like they are being impartial on this one, and that disturbs me even more. I cannot figure out why our Republican legislators are so against education? Are they not educated themselves? I do have to question this when I see all the antics they try to pull. This is an issue worth fighting -- keep up the good work, I know it's an uphill battle. I don't understand why our legislators and governor cannot see how benefitting education would benefit our state economically as well. They are idiots and I wish people would wisen up and vote them out.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Patricia George

I am very saddened by the decision.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Barbara Morris

I fear that the state will not attract excellent teachers with this kind of legislative and court action. Do they not realize that our youth will be the leaders of the future?? Talented teachers will leave the profession, public education will become even more mediocre, and our whole state will suffer.

This is a total disgrace to professional educators. I would rename it the "walking on eggs" profession.



Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Leonard Schutt

Surprised by the decision? NO! Just another bunch of aging adults that do not see the value of teachers in our society today.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by MarciaColliat

I hope that this action or inaction will awaken the voters in Arizona to our need to elect pro-education candidates, as well as candidates who are reasonable and have the best interest of the state in mind, rather than the far-right whose only agenda seems to be to undo everything in our government. Get involved in the voting process! Get involved in What Kind of Arizona do We Want? Make your voice heard.



Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Patricia Costello

I am actually not surprised. Education is one of the least-respected professions in the nation. The AZ Supreme Court has just proven that once again.

I am pleased that AEA has not "thrown in the towel" on this issue.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by DeForest Lewis

No suprise in my eyes.
The people who took the privilage to vote these judges and politicos into office are the only winners here! What of the children to those voters?
Big change must take place at the capital soon, lest the powers that be continue to shame this state with their distructive processes toward public education and the betterment of our children's future.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Kathy Upchurch

I am frustrated with the turn of events that continue to tear at public education and destroy the rights of teachers. Excellent teachers speak out and bring important issues to the attention of administrations, public, parents and other important people. Democracy is based on educating the population of all not just the wealthy. If AZ legislators do not reverse their attitudes about education and stop the teaching to the test I fear our children will not have the education many of us grew up with learned with excitement and a jest for more learning which continues today. Will our students today ever have that excitement.... I don't see it happening which is the saddest of all.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Richard Phillips

I'm very disappointed. I've been teaching junior high for 18 years in an inner city Phoenix school. I love the kids, the families, and the job. I've been a dedicated and loyal employee. Now they pull the rug out from under me and I will quit teaching at the end of the year. I'm so ashamed of our state government and the citizens who elect these people. I guess education is just a bad thing in Arizona. I know my hard earned Master's degree certainly has little value.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by jenny medlock

I am saddened that the AZ Supreme Court did not fulfill its function in the legislative checks and balances system. It is obvious upon reading the bills that they were passed unconstitutionally. While I understand that legal protocols may allow the Court to toss the case to lower officials, I had hoped that the justices would see the wisdom of dealing with this issue quickly in an effort to minimize the damage the legislation has - could - will inflict on hardworking, devoted teachers. Maybe the justices should take another look at the reasons they went into law. Was it to make money or was it to help people? Do they intend to provide justice for all of Arizona's citizens or only the ones who have political clout and money? Perhaps they should remember that teachers answer the call for service every day.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Michael R. Delahunt

Arizona's constitution clearly charges the state's supreme court with the role of checking the legality of the actions of the state's legislature. The Arizona Supreme Court has clearly acted irresponsibly in failing to perform this role, particularly when its failure to do so harms so many of its citizens — students and teachers directly, but every Arizonan in many indirect ways.

I heartily support AEA's decision to pursue the case in lower courts.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Steven Cutler

I think that the AEA should petition the U.S. Supreme Court to take jurisdiction.


Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Lynda Hogan

Why has this happened? Where is the justice for our public education? We need to support education. Why isn't the courts seeing the injustice of these laws. We have a given right for our children to have EDUCATION FOR OUR CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN. With these laws we as a state are going to loose good teachers. Please keep up the fight to have these laws removed.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Alexander Kouvel

I hope that we teach our students how the GOB network functions in our state's and many others' political life. This "good ol' boy" network is alive and well. In the present example, two branches of government meant to counter balance one another, are in effect, working in collusion to shut out the popular opinion.

One commentator above astutely asks, re. our public officials: "Why are they so against education? Are they not educated themselves?"

Worth finding out the answer; perhaps a class of US/AZ. Gov't students could send out a questionnaire?

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Diana Wuensche

They keep lighting camp fires to distract us from the forest fire!

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by JoAnn Perkins

I would have thought that the Supreme Court would have eagerly tackled the Constitutional issue. Isn't that the main reason they exist? Arizona is already ranked 49th in pay in the country, now teachers' rights have been attacked. How does the State expect to attract and keep the best of our profession. Shame on you Arizona and especially the Supreme Court.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by David Devlin

Teachers...Flee the state, then we'll see how the workforce evolves with a horrible education system. Lower corporate taxes to attract high-tech industries? Who would settle in a state where education is not valued? Flee now.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by P Zeka

I truly believe they don't want to deal with not going along with the legislators. They depend on each other too much and want their support for other issues. To me this shows the members of the Az,. Supreme Court can care less about our childrens education and future!

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Teri Koenig

Since the AZ Supremes decided not to accept jurisdiction, I hope there is a way for AEA to file a lawsuit in Federal Court. Since charter schools are not affected by the budget cuts, perhaps this inequity could also be addressed in a lawsuit. This is a call to action for citizens to replace the legislators across the state who voted for the bill in the first place!

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Les

I feel like they (AZ Sup. Court) are taking the "easy way out" of a difficult situation. They don't want to deal with the complex issue and put themselves in the crosshairs of the legislators. Education in Arizon is really a scary place to be right now, so scary that after 10 years of teaching I think I am getting out.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by J B Brotherton

If the AZ Supreme Court doesn't have or want to accept the "jurisdiction" of a case involving every educator and the overall quality of education in the state then who would? This is a state-wide issue. The court is effectively yielding power because of politics.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Bill Merritt

In my opinion, the court has now made clear the same message, poor behavior(s) and choice(s) that our legislature and Governor have recently portrayed. Political survival first, issues second,citizens last.
All seem to share the same dismal view. In effect they are for the most part, the creators of that which they now blame on anything and anybody but themselves.
Perhaps it is time to rename our three branches of state government to something more befitting. How about instead of executive, legislative, and judicial we call them Larry, Moe, and Curly? If nothing else it should help save on printing costs and shorter name plates.
My personal thanks to our AEA attorneys for exposing this scheme. Heros all.




Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Mary Walp

Thank you so much for your continued diligence in monitoring and reporting the actions of the Arizona legislature. The decisions made are not just bad for teachers but for all state employees. I appreciate being kept informed.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Donna

The state is merely looking to obtain the grant money offered by Obama to schools who do not have teacher union/rights. Obama is behind all negative things in my opinion. Do any of you remember his pledge to help the teachers obtain better working conditions? Yeah, right! I guess we should have seen this coming.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Eileen Donovan

This is just another example of what little regard the AZ State Legislature has for education in Arizona.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Royal J. Chambers, Ed.D.

This decision shows great disrespect for the education profession in Arizona.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by John Ponce de Leon

I'd say we better have a strong-arm union or we will lose and lose...we better learn how to stand for the respect teachers everywhere deserve. We are dealing with an overall social problem.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Rhoda Hayes

Thank you for pursuing this very important issue. I am an NBCT from Illinois; I taught 28 years there and am in my fifth year teaching in Arizona. With the lack of respect and job security the legislature is giving us, what would encourage bright, new teachers to come to Arizona? I have great respect for the educators I have worked with in Arizona. Why can't these lawmakers see what they are doing to this and the next generation of teachers? Please let us know what we can do to support your further actions.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Tom Carey

The old saying goes: "Not to decide is to decide." My take is that this Court didn't want to challenge the authority of the State Legislature ... separation of powers & all that. Don't discount the fact that 2010 is an election year and the power-brokers of the State don't want, don't need and can't tolerate a justified issue being raised by teachers ... the one group that has more credibility than the Court itself!!! Work this puppy through the court system. Eventually, either the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court - or both - will take a look at a lower court's decision.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Susan Hutzler

Guess where the money comes from to pay the court system. My two sons received a valuable education through our public school system in Tucson which prepared them for Master Programs in accounting and systems engineering at U of A and USC. Teachers are equally as valuable as judges.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Linda Blackwell

The Republican majority insists on governing all by themselves. They have solved nothing so far. Where is future funding going to come from? It would be smart to consult with economic experts at ASU.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by James Camenisch

These laws and this court decision goes along with this States Right to Work Nonsense. I moved here in 1991 and immediately formed the opinion that Arizona leaders "want to work people hard and keep them stupid".

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Ruth

I am very upse that teachers are being treated with such disrespect. Teachers in Arizona are one of the lowest paid and now our courts will not support us. This is wrong on so many levels. Please keep up the fight for us.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Michelle Sienicki

It is a pretty sad proclamation that our state has made about education in the state of arizona. Not only are we one of the lowest funded states based on pupil ratios, but recent budget cuts are having a huge impact on the quality of education that we are able to provide. If this isn't enough, the state is now cutting us off at the knees. The sad thing is that as educators we have been degraded by the very people that are supposed to be protecting the rights of students. We, as educators, will continue to do more with little, and hope that our future generations are prepared to be productive citizens. Who knows, maybe the future job holders (our current students) will have pity on the legislators when they are wasting away in senior citizen's homes. At that time you will be called and judged upon. Hopefully tomorrow's future will have a place in their hearts and not slash the funds line items for social security, and health care.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Jo

I am to the point of considering a career change. These horrible legislators have nothing but contempt for us as teachers, and why would I want to continue to do a job that I am not only disrespected for but insulted almost daily as well? All the good we do in the classroom each day means nothing to them. I know they want to eliminate public schools, but what do they think will replace them? Schools that are run by people with "degrees" from Dairy Queen manager training (true story, BTW)?

My question is, why do these same people keep getting voted back in???

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by NW

Did these legislators forget that they were once students, and would not be where they are today without good teachers. Many teachers stayed in the school system for years with low paying jobs, because they cared about making a difference. They cared about developing productive citizens. Some teachers have given their lives to this profession, only to be thrown away like a dirty old rag. Yes, sure you have new teachers coming in with great ideas. However these ideas will also grow old. The question is do you think these teachers are going to make teaching there long life career. Especially knowing they are going to be disrespected and less valued in the end. I don’t think so. They will look else where for careers. Remember you would have already gotten rid of your dedicated professional so call old teachers. Who would we have left to teach our children? Think about it, “You never miss your water to your well runs dry.” Let’s keep fighting. Let’s save our children. Let’s teach these legislators to understand passing laws without thinking can not only damage our Educational system, but also our future.



Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by TL McIntire


As a result of this ill-advised legislation and the gutless response of Arizona's highest court, teachers are anxious, angry, and bewildered. Many excelent educators have quietly expressed his or her dismay and are considering the closest exit. Arizona appears not to appreciate that which we do in the classroom each and every day for minimal pay. We are not robots; we are flesh and blood and each of us feel the disrespectful punitive nature of this attack on our dedication to education.

This legislation must be vacated soon or irreparable harm will be done. One cannot set education back a hundred years and not feel the pain.

Thankyou AEA for your Herculean efforts.

GIVE UP ON THIS LEGISLATURE and their courts by John Heyl

And be careful not to fall into a trap of expending resources engaging them, particularly using the legal fund to pursue the appeals process. That could be part of their plan.

We need statewide educational leadership that gets local admin and Boards making decisions that'll be good for kids in their own Districts.

This Legislature does not support public education.


Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by David Price

The government of our state is no longer in touch with the people they serve. Please remember, this is an election year and it is our duty, as well as our right, to remove those would deny us our rights as citizens. Keep voting against those who would destroy our public education system.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Marv Sorensen

Seems like once again education is taken for granted. It is a solution not problem.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Jodi Toro

I do believe that education and teacher performance needs change. However, I am disappointed that law makers made this decision behind closed doors. Maybe we need to consider creating a board or committee of law makers, teachers, etc to decided on what is best for Arizona's children.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Melissa

I think Arizona has not ever cared about its teachers or education! I think it is a shame. Education is the foundation for the whole state to prosper and do well, now and into the furture. Many companies hire from out of state or country and move the people here because the people that live here are not educated well enough. From the bottom up things need to change or Arizona is not going to have a bright future!

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Manny

Once again the politicians have proven that you don't need an education to be a politician. They have made it possible to Wal-Mart the education system. They make you keep taking classes to improve you teaching abilities (paid for out of your own pocket), then make it possible to let you go for a cheaper (less educated and less experienced) product. They just told all the new imcoming teachers, to not look at teaching as a lifelong profession. Do not concentrate on you subject matter, spend a lot of time and energy pursuing other forms of occupation. After so many years, you will take all the required classes and over price your value to the system. The once dedicated teacher will cease to exist. To get a few teachers who have not lived up to epection, they have ruined the livlihood of thousands of good teachers. I have to go now as I'm getting a stomachache and there isn't a politician close enough to throw-up on.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Cindee Badalamente

I may not approve of what the legislature did, but I think it is the way of the future, and I think fighting it is money that is ill-spent. I would rather see money spent in a proactive way. This will be tied up in the courts for a long time, and ultimately, after spending a ton of money on legal fees, I think you will lose. Even if you win, the legislature can just pass another law that is slightly different. Sometimes, you have to accept what is. Let's spend our time and money trying to elect pro-education legislators rather than fighting the ones who are already there.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Mike Nava, Douglas; Retired 40-Year Teacher

With all the terrible anti-teacher, anti-education, anti-ordinary people actions by the ultra-conservative extremists who populate our state legislature, I don't see why the few Republicans who are somewhat moderate don't ally themselves with the Democrats to form a working majority caucus. They have the power to cut out the extremists from "leadership," have meaningful input instead of being silenced by the extremists and at the same time get some of their favored items into legislation through compromise with the Democrats.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by David L. Clark

I feel the court's lack of action is another example of how the political powers within our state turn a dead ear, to the needs of it's people. Their decision is disappointing, and there is no excuse for not taking responsibility. We as voters need to take a better look at who we are electing to office, and the individuals they appoint to these offices.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Mary Van Peursem

As an experienced teacher with enough "points" to retire, the legislation is of great concern to me. I was disappointed last summer when these issues weren't addressed strongly when first presented. One of the few benefits teachers had as a career, was knowing that the security of seniority would mean that one would have a job if one chose to continue teaching.
We no longer have that security. Tenure is perceived by the public as "never able to be fired," when it simply means that due process must be followed.
I am frightened that I will be the first to be RIFed because of my qualification to retire.
I appreciate AEA's efforts to challenge this outrageous, unfaiR, apparently illegal, legislation. Thank you!
Still enthusiastic and wanting to teach after all these years, Mary Van Peursem

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by SK

I am very disappointed with the courts but first the legislature. We are now dealing with our district putting all this into policy. They are counting on this not being settled this year and this gives them free reign to do what they want in regards to giving more people more money and taking away from others. Oh, and let us not forget, "Getting rid of troublemakers!"

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by jojo

Professors at local universities are strongly advising education majors to seek employment in other states. Why would any education major willingly work in the only state that lacks teacher protections? Once word of this filters through education majors around the country none of them will willingly work in Arizona.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by cz

Being originally from Chicago this would never happen in Illinois. The legislature and courts would respect the rights of teachers that unions are there to protect.

I think there should be more media attention given to this story. It is important for all Arizona citizens to know what is going on and how things are being handled by Arizona government officials.

This could bring a lot of law suits over what the AEA says are "unconstitutional" moves on the part of the Arizona Legislature.

Re: AZ Supreme Court Rejects Special Action Petition: AEA to Pursue Challenge in Lower Courts by Jordy

If the issue of teacher tenure rights goes up for public vote, do not expect an easy repeal of the new law. A lot of Americans are out of work and bitter towards those that hold jobs, even toward relatively low paid teachers.

I hope AEA understands what its top priority needs to be: to build understanding about what tenure is, and what it is not.

People that do not interact with 200 students and their parents daily do not understand the complex issues that teachers face. The public needs to understand how tenure promotes stability and attracts teachers without protecting bad teachers. They need to understand the importance of due process rights in a world where teachers are bullied into lowering standards by students and parents. They need to understand how innocuous the due process rights are, and how these rights do NOT protect ineffective teachers in Arizona.


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