Retaining Effective Teachers Policy
Pennsylvania supports differential pay by which a teacher can earn additional compensation by teaching certain subjects. Mathematics and science teachers can receive stipends between $1,500 and $5,000 and are eligible for a loan-forgiveness program.
Pennsylvania no longer supports the Urban and Rural Forgiveness Program, which provided loan forgiveness for those teaching in high-needs schools.
Support differential pay initiatives for effective teachers in subject shortage areas.
Pennsylvania should encourage districts to link compensation to
district needs. Such policies can help districts achieve a more
equitable distribution of teachers.
Pennsylvania was helpful in providing NCTQ with the facts necessary for this analysis.