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Researchers say that performance-based pay could change the teaching workforce in two ways: one, by incentivizing educators to continuously improve. Two, by changing the makeup of who applies to the job itself.
But merit pay has its criticisms, as well.
Last month, I visited United Schools of Indianapolis to interview the two teachers who received the top bonus, based on evaluation, through a philanthropic initiative launched in 2024. The prize: $40,000.
What did they say about how merit-based pay has impacted the culture of their school?
You can read more about this concept — and another initiative to expand it to 11 other charter schools — in your leading story today.
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