Abstract: Journal of Policy Analysis and ManagementVolume 26, Issue 4 p. 909-950 Policy RetrospectivesFull Access Teacher performance pay: A review Michael J. Podgursky, Michael J. Podgursky University of Missouri–ColumbiaSearch for more papers by this authorMatthew G. Springer, Matthew G. Springer Vanderbilt University National Center on Performance IncentivesSearch for more papers by this author Michael J. Podgursky, Michael J. Podgursky University of Missouri–ColumbiaSearch for more papers by this authorMatthew G. Springer, Matthew G. Springer Vanderbilt University National Center on Performance IncentivesSearch for more papers by this author First published: 07 September 2007 https://doi.org/10.1002/pam.20292Citations: 151AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES Aaronson, D., Barrow, L., & Sanders, W. (2003). Teachers and student achievement in Chicago public high schools. Chicago: Federal Research Bank of Chicago. Adnett, N. (2003). Reforming teachers' pay: Incentive payments, collegiate ethos and UK policy. 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