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Why We Need the Teacher Incentive Fund
Robin Chait explains what the Teacher Incentive Fund is, how it improves education, and why it is likely to help student achievement in high-needs schools.
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What is the Teacher Incentive Fund? How would the fund help improve education? Why are performance-based systems likely to be successful in schools?
For more information, see:
- Getting the Facts Straight on the Teacher Incentive Fund
- Teacher Incentive Fund Addresses Three Key Issues
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