In 2016, Dallas Independent School District revolutionized teacher pay by introducing a groundbreaking system that rewards effectiveness and incentivizes top educators to teach in underperforming schools. The results were extraordinary and emphasize the transformative power of attracting and retaining high-quality teachers. This innovative approach to teacher compensation offers a promising path forward for school districts nationwide, ensuring that excellent educators receive the recognition they deserve while providing students with the top-tier education they need to succeed.

You can find the research paper, "Attracting and Retaining Highly Effective Educators in Hard-to-Staff Schools" by Eric Hanushek, Andrew Morgan, Minh Nguyen, Ben Ost, and Steven Rivkin here:
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