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Paul Coverdell: My colleague would agree, would he not, that the merit pay might keep that good teacher in that system longer than…

On the recordMay 4, 2000
My colleague would agree, would he not, that the merit pay might keep that good teacher in that system longer than otherwise? At some point, we know we are losing good teachers because outside interests are seeking that kind of talent.
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Paul Coverdell
Georgia

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Discussing the impact of merit pay on teacher retention.

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