July 15, 2008 – Park Record
Utah Districts Implementing Performance Pay
The Park City, Utah School District is one of many that plan to implement performance-based pay. Funding for the program comes from a one-time contribution from the Utah State Legislature and will be given to teachers who have demonstrated improvement in student achievement.
July 8, 2008 – Associated Press
McCain to Announce Support for Merit Pay
When speaking before the NAACP on July 16, Presidential candidate John McCain plans to unveil at least part of his education platform, calling for additional money to support the expansion of merit pay programs for teachers who improve their students’ academic performance.
June 21, 2008 – Dallas Morning News
Few Texas Schools Participating in Merit Pay Plan
As more and more school districts bail out of Texas' new merit pay plan for teachers, those remaining are reaping a financial windfall from the $148 million program. Fewer than one in five districts in the state have decided to participate in the much-touted plan, leaving more money on the table for the 192 school districts that want to participate.
June 21, 2008 – Northwest Arkansas Times
Arkansas District to Continue Merit Pay
The Lincoln, Arkansas School District Received a $500,000 grant from the state’s Rewarding Excellence for Academic Program, or REAP, to help fund for another year its merit pay program.
June 19, 2008 – Deseret News
Utah Performance Pay Plans Vary
Utah school districts are developing their own unique plans to distribute legislative funding based on how well educators perform. Many of the plans use a mix of elements, such as test data and teacher evaluations.