Such result should give school administrators and teacher leaders cause for reflection. Whether it is called merit pay, teacher incentives and rewards or something else, the majority of teachers are in favor of the concept. This issue has nothing to do with factory workers and everything to do with genuine educational dialogue, teacher satisfaction, respect, retention, reward, and, most importantly, school reform. All of us must face the reality that school reform carries a heavy price both in dollars and compromise. We must have the courage and fortitude to examine this small part of the equation with professional honesty and respect.
Intelligent dialogue is far more productive and meaningful than hate mail and unfounded accusations.
Such unfortunately isolated response does not belong to the distinguished fraternity of outstanding teachers that I respect and appreciate every day of my life.