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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: 'Performance pay' a bust in Chicago

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: 'Performance pay' a bust in Chicago

'Performance pay' a bust in Chicago

A study of Chicago's so-called merit-pay program (TAP) reveals it did nothing to improve measurable student learning outcomes in reading and math. Merit-pay bonuses also failed to improve teacher retention rates. "Not surprising" says CPS spokesperson. "We were focused on