Teacher Unions Demand Separate Exam After TET Bars Mass Promotions

Teacher unions across the state have intensified their protests following the department’s August 10 meeting, where officials reaffirmed the TET requirement. Union leaders argue that tying promotion to a competitive exam is unfair to teachers who have dedicated two decades or more to public schools. They are calling for a dedicated departmental examination that would recognize long‑service teachers and allow them to move up the pay scale without clearing the TET.