Schwarzenegger Seeks 'Bad Teacher' Stories [View All]

[Judi Lynn]

Schwarzenegger Seeks 'Bad Teacher' Stories
Gov. Schwarzenegger Requests 'Bad Teacher' Stories, Then Reconsiders
By JULIET WILLIAMS Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sep 21, 2005 — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign posted a form on its Web site asking Californians for stories about inferior teachers to support the ballot initiative to lengthen teachers' probationary period.

The form was then removed Wednesday after an Associated Press reporter called to inquire about it.

Posted on the Web site http://www.joinarnold.com the form asked: "Have a story about a teacher who just might not be cut out for the job, yet nothing can be done because of tenure? Please tell us. We'd like to share the stories of Californians like you!"

It was part of Schwarzenegger's campaign in favor of Proposition 74, which would boost the probationary period for new teachers to five years from two years. The governor argues that it's nearly impossible for districts to get rid of poor teachers who have been in the classroom for years.
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