Abstract Teachers in the United States are compensated largely on the basis of fixed
schedules that reward experience and credentials. However, there is a growing interest in …

This resource lays out an action plan for achieving whole-system reform. It looks at
successful reform initiatives in the United States and abroad, actions and conditions which …

The Education for All movement has resulted in a rapid expansion in primary school places
across the developing world. However, this expansion has not been accompanied by an …

Using survey data gathered from novice teachers at the elementary and middle school level
across 11 districts, this study examined variation in perceptions of working conditions related …

Abstract Austin Independent School District's (AISD) REACH pay for performance program
has become a national model for compensation reform. This study analyzes the test scores …

Background/Context Many studies have concluded that educational accountability policies
increase data use, but we know little about how to design accountability systems to …

In this article, Susan Moore Johnson calls for a balanced approach to improving teaching
and learning, one that focuses on both teachers and the contexts in which they work …

Assessing the instructional leadership skills of school administrators in public senior high
schools is relevant to identify how their teachers perform and how these leadership skills …

Currently there is unprecedented attention being directed at the 'quality'of school teachers in
education systems around the world, and the part they should play in developing globally …

Background: Many district and school leaders experience difficulties staffing their
classrooms with qualified teachers. Economic incentives may motivate teachers to enter and …