The Choice Channel

“Will financial incentives for teachers help improve students’ performance in the classroom? That’s the crux of the argument over Measure 60, the measure on the November ballot that would establish merit pay for teachers. I offer two views, pro and con. Arguing the benefits of financial incentives is economist Randall Pozdena. Detailing the flaws in the merit pay concept is Jim Buck of the Oregon School Personnel Association.” (10/09/08)