Outrage of the Week

By Steve Poftak
May 30th, 2008

…and from Michelle Rhee no less!!

The Washington Post reports her latest shenanigans:

The Washington Teachers’ Union is discussing a proposed three-year contract from the school system that would eliminate seniority, giving Schools Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee more control in filling vacancies, a union member familiar with the talks said yesterday.

Without seniority, Rhee could place teachers based on qualifications or performance rather than years of service, said the union member, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential. The union member said Rhee sought the provision as a recruiting tool so she could offer talented candidates the position of their choice.

Oh, the humanity!!

Tip of the pen to Eduwonk for the story.