Turmoil Erupts At Memphis Teacher Jobs Fair

The Memphis Commercial Appeal (10/3, Roberts) reports, "Police were called to calm a disturbance at a Memphis City Schools job fair Friday when about 70 experienced teachers were told there were no openings." The piece relates the complaints from teachers who felt that age discrimination was in play, noting that "teachers said the flare-up reflects anger over changes that allow the district to hire new teachers over senior staff to help meet 'curriculum needs.' Before the job fair, a record 154 city school teachers were on the extra or 'surplus' list, including 76 added this week based on drops in enrollment."