en their job performance would also. I certainly do not believe that there is any correlation between wage increase and quality of performance. The solutions need tobe much more concrete and specific than that.The future teachers should be tested on their knowledge and skills just the possession of a degree and course taking is not enoughThe accountability factor for student performance is one of the key issues at the state andlocal levels at this point in time.In many states policymakers are moving towards rewarding success and punishing failure. In this fashion the effort is made to ensure that children are getting a goodeducation. Only sixteen states have the power to close, take over, or completely overhaulfailing schools. This to me is a big problem because all states should be allowed to shutdown and rebuild a poorly managed insitution and run it as they see fit. There would be less failing schools if this was the case. In general the idea of school reform begins withsix elements. There should be tests that measure if students have met standards, summarizing the performances of schools through the use of report card; determining adequacy of school performance with ratings systems; rewards for schools based on theirperformance; and the authority to close,and take over schools that have failed over a longperiod of time. Unfortunately many states have only put these practices on paper and have not really come through with any actions. There are few states that are ready and willing to impose penalties. Many educators believe that if schools are given more encouragement, resources, support, and information then they will be able to make changes and be successful. In my opinion if a state or school district wants to really improve their schools, have more children passing and to improve the quality of their teaching staff then they would do whatever it takes to see success be their reality. I believe the statesrecieve enough moneta...
