Performance pay to be used in Baltimore

A landmark deal that will eliminate step raises for Baltimore City teachers based on years of service and instead reward teachers based on performance and student achievement will make the city's schools a model for the nation, according to a report by Vic Carter on WJZ.com. Maryland was recently awarded $250 million in Race to the Top funding, with Baltimore City getting more than $46 million to support school reform. To learn more, read the full article.