Measure would tie teacher pay to student performance

SALEM, Ore. -- An initiative measure that would tie teacher pay and job security to student performance has won a spot on Oregon's November ballot. The secretary of state's office says the measure drew enough valid petition signatures to qualify for the statewide ballot.

It would make all teacher raises dependent on "classroom performance," instead of on experience or seniority levels.

Teachers unions are expected to wage a major fight to try to defeat the measure.

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