Can we deny that there are those who have bestowed tenure on those who didn't deserve it? Can we deny that there are those who could do a better job of developing their teachers and principals?  These debates bring with them confusion, resentment, and resistance. We have also seen top notch professionals commit daily to getting better and to caring even more. Most of us want a surgeon, if we need one, to have performed an operation multiple times before we come under the laser or the scalpel. What parents wouldn't want the most experienced and creative teacher for their child? What parents, teachers, superintendents and boards wouldn't want school leaders who never back away from the beliefs and actions that every child is full of potential to be discovered and encouraged? What teacher wants to work for one who lets us fail?  Read more....