North Carolina's Education Department is taking a crucial step towards creating safer and more accountable learning environments in the state's K-12 schools. The department has announced plans to address the long-standing issue of "passing the trash," a practice where schools and districts quietly transfer problem teachers to new locations, often without properly addressing the underlying issues. This move comes after years of criticism and calls for reform, as advocates argue that the practice not only fails to hold educators accountable but also puts students at risk of being taught by ineffective or even abusive teachers. As the Education Department rolls out new policies and procedures, it remains to be seen whether these efforts will finally bring an end to this contentious practice.
Education Department tackles ‘pass the trash’ in K-12 schools The North State Journal
