None of the forces that cause organizations to seek effective merit pay systems, or to maintain and alter them effectively over time, exist in public education. (educationnext.org)
They are more likely to design and maintain merit pay systems in a sensible way, since their revenue depends on it. (educationnext.org)
If merit pay systems help attract and motivate effective teachers, schools in a more competitive environment will have incentives to adopt those systems. (educationnext.org)