More A's, More Pay

Karen Springen:

Meet the fourth R: reading, 'riting, 'rithmetic—and a reward. The Department of Education just launched the first federal program that uses bonuses to motivate teachers who raise test scores in at-risk communities, awarding $42 million this month to 16 school systems in places like Chicago, Dallas and South Carolina.

Joanne has more on teacher incentives as does Mike Antonucci.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at November 14, 2006 9:11 PM
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