Sunday, February 13, 2011

Wisconsin teachers accept reform

The teachers' union in Wisconsin has endorsed real education reform - rewarding teachers based on performance and the evaluation system that supports it...

Wisconsin State Journal

WEAC President Mary Bell...

Calling the current pay model, which rewards longevity and educational degrees, "outdated and not connected to quality outcomes," Bell announced support for a new model that rewards teachers based on performance, national certification, taking leadership roles, more difficult assignments such as bilingual or special education, and working in poorly performing schools.

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