Most school districts grant tenure to a teacher after a brief probationary period. Teachers have certain employment advantages with tenure, and it is very difficult for a district to dismiss a tenured teacher. What advantages do teachers have with tenure? Identify and discuss the reasons for which a district could seek to dismiss a tenured teacher.

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The Answer is Tenure provides job security by preventing teachers from being dismissed without cause and by requiring that due process be followed in termination cases. The causes for which a tenured teacher can be dismissed include incompetence, immorality, insubordination, and unprofessional conduct. Answers could include a discussion of the due process procedures and illustrations of each of these causes for dismissal.

Most School Districts Grant Tenure to a Teacher After a Brief