In this paper, we explore the use and efficacy of fiscal incentive policies in California school districts. We ask whether districts with high need for teachers with English as a second language (ESL) or special education credentials are more likely to implement incentives targeting these teachers. We find mixed evidence that districts align their…

This report on school staffing ratios is prepared from information collected as part of Educational Research Service's "National Survey of Salaries and Wages in Public Schools, 1987-88," which provides data on salaries, wages, and number of staff for 22 professional and 10 support positions. Included are pupil-staff and teacher-staff…