The Long Run Effects of a Teacher-focused School Reform on Student Outcomes

Published by the Journal of Public Economics, "The long run effects of a teacher-focused school reform on student outcomes" showcases the evidence of the long-term impact of TAP and its cost-effectiveness - $14 to $1. They identified 4 key highlights:

• Teacher-focused reform combining performance pay with teacher observation, and feedback improved student outcomes.
• Reform increased educational attainment, reduced felony crime activity, and lowered welfare reliance in early adulthood.
• Gains were driven by improved school climate and teacher efficiency, not sorting.
• Benefits exceeded costs.

Read the full paper here.