In a message dated 7/4/04 5:20:18 PM, wduncan@kc.rr.com writes:
<< One of the reasons I never liked the
idea of merit pay was
I thought it would stifle teachers sharing. I don't want teachers
keeping successful strategies
to themselves because of a bonus on the paycheck for being better that
your neighbor. >>
An interesting thought. I have never been part of a "merit pay system"
however, I can definately see the point! Remember a few years ago the Dr. who
wanted to patent his surgical proceedure???