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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.

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The Washington Post is carrying an op-ed today on the undemocratic 'card check' legislation, which passed the House last year over the strong objection of Republicans and despite overwhelming public opposition.  From today's piece...

...a card-check system would offer even more room for intimidation of workers. A union card can be signed by workers at any time during an organizing campaign, which can take many months. Union organizers can pursue workers in their homes, at churches and civic clubs, and at watering holes after hours. Workers' family members can also be intimidated during this process. So much for a "free choice" for employees.

Be sure to read the full article here.

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Education and Labor Committee Republicans are pleased to unveil a new YouTube channel!  Like this blog, YouTube will allow Committee Republicans to reach the American public in new and different ways.  View the full post to check out a welcome message from Senior Republican Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA).

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Welcome to the Education & Labor Committee Republicans' blog.  In the coming weeks and months, this blog will serve as a forum for committee Republicans to provide news, information and insight on issues facing American students, workers, and retirees.  We hope you will check back often!

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