?There's no question that the quality of our teachers is at the highest level it has ever been. Now, Alabama is one step closer to having a tenure law that is as professional as our teachers.'' *
?Mike Hubbard, Speaker, Alabama House of Representatives
?Alabama House Passes Bill That Maintains Teacher Tenure But Dilutes Its Protections,? The Huffington Post
2%
The percent decrease in high school graduation since the inception of high school exit exams
?Panel Finds Few Learning Gains From Testing Movement,? Education Week
* This quote does not necessarily represent the views of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute