Teacher Quality Debate
The discussion delves into the complexities of measuring teacher quality and the challenges of implementing merit pay in education. Eric highlights the distinction between public and private schools, noting that while private institutions may not have formal merit pay, they still hold principals accountable through hiring and firing practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for objective measures of teacher effectiveness, as well as the influence of unions on these evaluations in the public sector.In this clip
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Eric Hanushek on Educational Quality and Economic Growth
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