Should "pay for performance" be used for teachers? (With a plea to pause before you answer)

The text discusses the topic of "pay for performance" for teachers. It highlights three interpretations of "pay for performance" and explores the implications in different contexts. The text also addresses concerns regarding unintended consequences and opposition from teachers, emphasizing the need to consider external validity and the specific conditions of each education system. Overall, it advocates for a thoughtful and contextual approach to the use of pay for performance in the field of education.