EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 5 MIN
Why merit pay is controversial among teachers
from Here & Now · host WBUR & NPR
For decades, many teachers have pushed back on the idea of performance pay, saying it unfairly pits teachers against one another. But two new studies from South Carolina and Texas found that offering merit pay for teachers can benefit students.
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