A promising experiment Jacksonville's School Board should pay careful attention to an experiment that is under way in Phoenix. Camelview has three levels of teachers. Associates primarily teach but also attend professional-growth meetings and tap into the expertise of veteran instructors.
Masters teach only part-time.
Sixteen of the school's 27 teachers are associates. They get the base salary, nothing more. This is a fascinating experiment. Traditionally, teachers have had little opportunity for advancement. A teacher normally keeps the same job title.