Statement of Support from Michael D. Casserly

Executive Director, The Council of Great City Schools

 

Unintended Consequences analyzes the impact of contractual transfer and excess rules on schools and students in five urban districts. My experience in urban school districts tells me that the findings will resonate with cities and other school districts nationwide. As Unintended Consequences points out, there are a number of barriers to placing high-quality teachers in every urban classroom that we need to be addressing. Calling for a debate on this issue is not about taking sides; rather, it is about the desire we all share of creating urban school systems in which all students can achieve at high levels.