Article: Hiring process forges competition.(News)

Byline: Nancy Mitchell , Rocky Mountain News

Some principals in Denver Public Schools say they're losing the spring race for top teachers because charter schools and schools granted autonomy don't have to followthe same state, district and union rules for staffing.

Diane Kenealy interviewed for a teaching job at West Denver Preparatory Charter School on Jan. 9, received a job offer within 24 hours and accepted the position three days later.

Compare that rapid hiring to this spring's staffing calendar in traditional Denver Public Schools, which dictates principals can't schedule interviews with teaching candidates until the middle of March.

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