House Committee on Education and Labor
U.S. House of Representatives
Republicans
Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon
Ranking Member
Fiscally responsible reforms for students, workers and retirees.
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Wash Times on Teacher Performance Pay
The Washington Times yesterday published an article with compelling first line: "Paying teachers based on their performance in the classroom has resulted in better student test scores, a recent study has found." The article examines the latest evidence showing the promise of teacher performance pay, an innovative education reform concept that is being embraced by states and local communities around the nation.
Republicans have long been champions of teacher performance pay, which rewards hardworking teachers for their successes in the classroom. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) introduced legislation in March 2007 to establish the Teacher Incentive Fund, which would provide funds to states and local school districts to help them develop performance-based compensation systems. These performance pay systems would offer teachers and principals “recognition pay” for demonstrating progress in raising student achievement levels and closing the achievement gap. Click here to read more about Rep. Price's legislation, and don't forget to read the article from the Washington Times as well, by clicking here.
| Posted by Press Staff (01-30-2008, 03:13 PM) filed under Education |
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