Big New Study Finds That Performance Bonuses for Teachers Boost Test Scores (a Bit)
January 2, 2018
By: Matt Barnum
Source: Chalkbeat
school district leader with money for teacher bonuses faces a choice: Should she spread the money around to all teachers equally or give more to teachers who have performed best?
A new study, released by the federal government, suggests that merit-based bonuses are the way to go, as they help raise student test scores without making a significant dent in teacher morale. It offers the latest evidence that programs of this sort can help schools and students, despite the common perception that they are ineffective.
The research focuses on a federal program known as the Teacher Incentive Fund…