Archive for the ‘Merit Pay’ Category

Speak Out: Joining The 1 Mill Club

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

support75.JPGThe passage of Issue 75 is critical our students, our schools, our community and our future. By voting yes on Issue 75, the combined bond/ levy package would  extend the school day back to its original length, allow Columbus City Schools to continue to renovate or replace antiquated buildings, purchase badly needed textbooks, new buses and modern computers for its students.

To help Issue 75, many CEA members have joined the 1 Mill Club by donating $40 to defray campaign costs. By contributing one thousandth of a beginning teacher’s salary, each member who joins the 1 Mill Club helps the Columbus City Schools get one step closer to passing Issue 75. The CEA Blog wants 1 Mill Club members to answer the following question:

What made joining the 1 Mill Club a priority for you, and what would you say to your colleagues about the importance of joining the 1 Mill Club?

You don’t have to be registered to leave a reply—simply click on the “Comments” link below, type your first name (or a screen name of your choice), email address and leave your comment. Once your reply has been moderated, it will be added.

Speak Out: Merit Pay For Students in D.C.

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

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Washington D.C.’s School Chancellor Michelle Rhee has announced plans to pay approximately 2,700 middle school students up to $100 per month in order to improve the district’s academic achievement in grades 6 through 8. D.C. middle schools rank at the bottom of all urban districts in the country—only 12% of 8th graders are able to earn a proficient rating for reading, and 9% of students are on grade level for math. (more…)