The document summarizes research from Learning Point Associates and Public Agenda on how Generation Y (Gen Y) teachers view certain issues in the teaching field compared to older generations of teachers. It finds that Gen Y teachers are more likely to see low pay as a drawback and are more interested in incentive pay, though they have concerns about basing pay on standardized testing. Overall, the document suggests that while incentive pay could improve teacher effectiveness according to Gen Y teachers, teachers of all ages value good working conditions and collaboration over extra money.

1. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
FROM LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES AND PUBLIC AGENDA
PREPARED FOR THE WHAT WORKS CONFERENCE
JEAN JOHNSON
OCTOBER 29, 2009

2. Today’s Discussion
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3. How Gen Y Teachers See the Field

4. Gen Y Teachers Are More Likely to See Low Pay as a
Drawback to the Field

5. Gen Y Teachers Are More Interested in Incentive Pay

6. Half of Gen Y Teachers Say Performance Pay Would
Improve Teacher Effectiveness
Note: Gen X teachers are defined as those between
the ages of 33 and 44. Baby boomers are those
teachers aged 45 to 63.

7. But Gen Y Teachers Are More Concerned About Basing
Pay on Standardized Testing

8. They Also Have Concerns About How it
Will Work Out in Their Schools

9. Teachers of All Ages See Other
Issues as More Important

10. Teachers Value Good Working
Conditions More Than Extra Money

11. Most Teachers Are Seeking More
Collaboration and Feedback

12. Planning, Communications
and Engagement Are Crucial
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13. PUBLIC AGENDA
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For complete survey details visit: www.publicagenda.orgpagesteaching-for-a-living.
Contact Amber Ott at aott@publicagenda.org with questions.