Often times, politicians and education reformers are making the decisions that directly affect teachers in the classroom without proper input from those on the front lines of implementing new policies. (aaeteachers.org)
Timing of hiring: The late hiring of teachers negatively affects teacher recruitment, retention, and student achievement. (learningpolicyinstitute.org)
Many factors affect teacher pay, including teacher supply and demand and the politics surrounding issues such as performance pay. (edimpactlab.com)