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Contents
Why this study? 2
Research questions 4
Findings 6
Limitations 16
Implications 16
References 17
Table 1. Changes in student achievement in English language arts and math after Georgia districts adopted a performance contract, 2005/06-2017/18 7
Table 2. Changes in student achievement after Georgia districts adopted a performance contract and their relationship with urbanicity, adoption cohort group, or district type, 2005/06-2017/18 9
Table 3. Changes in student achievement and their relationship with the innovations Georgia districts prioritized under their performance contracts, 2005/06-2017/18 15
Figure 1. Changes in student achievement after Georgia districts adopted a performance contract varied in size and direction, 2005/06-2017/18 8
Figure 2. Innovations that enhance preparedness for college and career were the most frequently prioritized academic innovations after districts adopted a performance contract, according to a survey... 10
Figure 3. Teacher certification was the most frequently prioritized human resources innovation after districts adopted a performance contract, according to a survey of Georgia district leaders, 2019 10
Figure 4. The most frequently prioritized financial innovations after districts adopted a performance contract involved instructional spending and state, local, and federal funds in support of school... 11
Figure 5. After adopting a performance contract, many districts prioritized innovations that did not require a waiver, according to a survey of Georgia district leaders, 2019 13
Figure 6. District leaders perceived improvements across broad outcomes after adopting a performance contract, according to a survey of Georgia district leaders, 2019 14
Figure 7. Innovations were most frequently perceived as benefiting staff and school climate outcomes, according to a survey of Georgia district leaders, 2019 14
Boxes
Box 1. Key terms 4
Box 2. Data sources, sample, and methods 5