Alternative Compensation, Teacher Performance, and Policy Implications: An Equity Theory Approach

Abstract

This paper proposed equity theory as a potential theoretical framework that may be considered to underpin an alternative compensation model that can work for teachers in the K-12 system in the United States. This approach may help with ensuring teacher performance and retention. The current compensation system adopted in many districts needs to be re-designed and should consider introducing an alternative compensation model to boost performance and to retain high-quality teachers in the nation’s classrooms.