Crist backs off support for teacher tenure bill

[tonysam]

Could miracles happen in Florida?

Using his strongest language yet, Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday that the Legislature should soften a controversial bill that would link teacher pay to student performance and criticized Republican leaders for trying to block any floor amendments.

"That is disappointing because I think you always have to keep an open mind," Crist said. "There was a lot of complaining in Washington about health care legislation sort of being rammed through, and I don't want Florida to do similar kinds of things."

Crist's statement represents the first significant hurdle for the so-called "teacher tenure" bill, which is expected to pass the House today. SB 6 flew through the Senate last month.

Crist said he does not want to veto the bill, but said he was concerned how the legislation would affect special-needs teachers.

Times/Herald

[radical noodle]

1. Good grief!

It's pretty bad when Crist is the voice of reason. Fat chance they'll listen to him.

[Dinger]

2. No Shit

crist, left of Obama. and duncan, WTF?