Bush Creates Teacher Incentive

So here’s more along the same lines. President Bush (or someone on his staff) wants to create more money for teacher incentives (merit pay) for teachers that improve student achievement. How come student achievement is measured by scores on standardized tests and not on whether a young person can survive and thrive in the world?

Bush wants more money for merit pay
The Bush administration wants $199 million to put in its year-old Teacher Incentive Fund, a system that would extend merit pay to teachers who improve student achievement in low-income schools. Last year, the government awarded 16 grants totaling $40 million. The Washington Times (2/11)

The Beginning of the End