More on Merit Pay = Cutting Teacher Pay
In my earlier post on merit pay, a commenter points out that Gates was adding extra money for the Memphis merit pay plan, which means merit pay wasn't being used to bring down the overall teacher payroll. How, therefore, could I accuse merit pay supporters of advocating for cutting teacher pay?
It's a fair point; allow me to elaborate:
From article I referenced about the program:
It's a fair point; allow me to elaborate:
From article I referenced about the program:
"MCS is taking steps now to help ensure the long-term sustainability of their effective teaching work, even in the face of difficult economic times."Since August, MCS has nixed the 8 percent raises it planned for new teachers and halted
