In June, a non-tenured teacher has not been informed of her employment status for the following year. On August 16, she is informed that she will not be rehired by the school district because of her “ineffective classroom management.” How has this situation violated the Supreme Court decision of Goldberg v. Kelly?
a. The teacher was not given timely notice of her dismissal.
b. The teacher was not given a clear reason for her dismissal.
c. The teacher was not given a chance to improve her deficiencies in teaching.
d. The teacher was not given the chance to demonstrate her teaching abilities to the school board.
ANSWER: a
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