Striking teachers in Denver shut down performance bonuses – here's how that will impact education
- Written by Nathan Favero, Assistant Professor of Public Administration & Policy, American University School of Public Affairs
Denver public school teachers went on strike on Feb. 11 and successfully eliminated a controversial bonus-based pay system.David Zalubowski/APEditor’s note: Denver teachers reached a tentative deal on Feb. 14 that ended a three-day strike.
Besides raises of 7 to 11 percent, one of the concessions they won was the end of performance-based pay,...


