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Students Testify in Landmark Teacher Tenure Case

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A closely watched trial in Los Angeles is challenging the system of tenure, and how teachers get and keep their jobs in California public schools. Nine student plaintiffs from around the state testified that tenure hurts students. Teachers say it's an important job protection. As both sides anxiously await a judge's decision, Youth Radio's Ike Sriskandarajah talks with the person behind the case, and with teachers and kids.

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