Perspectives of Gen Y Teachers

A new study reveals interesting findings about Generation Y teachers' perspectives on incentive and performance pay. According to a nationwide study conducted by Public Agenda and Learning Point Associates, 71 percent of Gen Y teachers are open to rewarding teachers based on incentive pay, and only 10 percent of Gen Y teachers think that student performance on standardized tests is an "excellent" measure of teacher success.

The study found Gen Y teachers:

1. support incentive pay for teachers who consistently work harder and put in more time and effort than other teachers.
2. are concerned about using standardized test scores to measure their performance.
3. are concerned that unions over the years are protecting more underperforming teachers.

In addition, Gen Y teachers ranked various strategies for improving teaching. Some of the top strategies include requiring new teachers spend more time teaching under the supervision of experienced teachers, pass tough subject-matter tests, and ensure the latest technology is available in every classroom to aid instruction.

To find more information on the study and the full report, go to Public Agenda's website