Edward Conard

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The Upside of Inequality Ch. 9

Could We Pass a Constitutional Amendment Barring Teacher Tenure?

In my book The Upside of Inequality: How Good Intentions Undermine the Middle Class, I call for a constitutional amendment banning teacher tenure. While it is unlikely teacher unions are responsible for low test scores, studies show that replacing the least effective teachers could produce substantial improvements.  Teachers aren’t just factory workers producing widgets. Parents must have the right to fire their children’s caregivers. Regardless of what’s fair, ... Read More


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