More Pay for Good Teachers: Why do the unions oppose it?
The Washington Post carries this report that begins: “AT BOTH ends of the country, high-profile fights have broken out over teacher contracts. At issue in both cities — the District and Denver — are proposals tying big salary increases to improved student achievement. Some union leaders don’t countenance the idea of being held accountable, and that’s bad news not just for the children but also for the many teachers whose good work is being shortchanged.”