Is performance pay worth it in state?

 
BY GARY W. RITTER AND NATHAN C. JENSEN
Published: February 21, 2010

Recently, the Oklahoma House of Representatives unanimously approved a performance pay pilot program in six districts across the state. House Speaker Chris Benge said, "This legislation will allow us to reward teachers who are going above and beyond to improve student performance.”

Although controversial, these programs can encourage teachers to work harder, be more innovative and collaborate with peers ...


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