The Second Mile Plan: Incentive Pay for Houston Teachers.

Say, Elaine; Miller, Leslie

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Publication Date: 1982-Dec

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The Second Mile Plan: Incentive Pay for Houston Teachers.

Say, Elaine; Miller, Leslie

Phi Delta Kappan, v64 n4 p270-71 Dec 1982

During its first two years of operation, the Second Mile Plan of the Houston (Texas) Independent School District successfully used financial incentives to encourage improved teacher attendance, staff stability in inner-city schools, teacher professional development, improved academic achievement, and higher employment in areas of staff shortages. (PGD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives, Personnel Policy, Premium Pay, Professional Development, Recognition (Achievement), Teacher Attendance, Teacher Motivation

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Language: English

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