Many Texas school districts are choosing to create their own incentive pay programs at the local level. Initial studies find improved teacher morale, higher student test scores, higher state accountability rankings, and less teacher turnover as a result of Texas’ pay-for-performance programs.
K-12 Education
STAAR Performance Labels: Is ‘Approaches’ On or Below Grade Level?
Introduction: STAAR performance labels offer helpful information to parents and policymakers because they indicate students’ success and are also an early-warning sign that students need more support. The STAAR performance labels are: Masters, Meets, Approaches, Does Not Meet. Each label offers an indication of how a child is performing in three categories: a child’s likelihood...
August 29, 2023