More Pay for Good Teachers

Why do the unions oppose it? Tuesday, August 26, 2008; Page A12 AT BOTH ends of the country, high-profile fights have broken out over teacher contracts. At issue in both cities -- the District and Denver -- are proposals tying big salary increases to improved student achievement. Some union leaders don't countenance the idea of being held accountable, and that's bad news not just for the children but also for the... [read full story]