Pay for performance (PFP) remains one of the most controversial policy debates in the New
Public Management reform era. Skepticism about PFP in the public sector is often grounded …

Building and sustaining teacher quality is more than an individual responsibility. This
chapter builds upon but extends current understanding of the individual and organizational …

Many school administrators face difficulties hiring teachers with the requisite job credentials
and qualifications. In this paper, we argue for the potential of salary structures to influence …

With more rigorous standards and testing at the forefront of educational reform across the
nation, the rural school district in this study developed a strategic compensation plan with …

The potential success of teachers is influenced by many factors, not the least of which is their
motivation. To engage and sustain this motivation, employers work with employees to co …

This evaluative case study focused on how organizational changes—specifically a new
directional system—affected staff culture in a rural Midwestern school district. This work was …

The study focused on finding good strategies to be applicable and timely in the new normal
condition. We investigated whether the teacher-awardees sustained their performances in …

In effective inclusive schools, school principals are the difference-makers. Principals of these
schools possess a commitment to leading schools adept at delivering high academic …

This study examined whether or not principals' selected demographic characteristics
influenced their perceptions of performance pay toward teacher practices and workload. The …

This secondary research study used quantitative research methods to gather and analyze
statistical data on specific factors that have been demonstrated to impact teacher retention …