More A’s, More Pay
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.
