Student achievement is considered in the evaluation of schools and teachers .
A recent piece posted at Education News.org describes the effects of student discipline problems on teacher recruitment and retention in Texas. Poor student behavior hurts teacher morale, and teachers fear litigation if they attempt to maintain order. The transitional teaching permit would have allowed school districts to hire uncertified individuals whom they think could do the job. The proposal will be reworked by the State Board for Educator Certification and resubmitted. The lead sentence in this article suggests this is a big win for teachers in Texas.