Because of political forces operant in school districts, incentive pay schemes based on individual performances are extremely difficult to implement and, therefore, usually ineffective. This study reports the use of a school district "profit sharing" incentive scheme that is based on collegial, not individual, teacher performance and which sets…

Presents an analysis of various compensation and incentive options for staffing educational programs with high-quality teachers, particularly at racially isolated schools. Questions the efficacy of merit pay policies and suggests that non-pecuniary benefits such as improved working conditions and more opportunity for advancement are as important…