Eagle School District Gives Teachers Bonuses

EAGLE, Colo. (AP) - The Eagle County school district has handed out $80,000 in bonuses to teachers as part of its performance pay program.

The $10,000 bonuses were given to eight teachers. Last year, 11 teachers earned the bonuses.

The teacher incentive fund was set up in 2006 with a $6.8 million federal grant.

To earn the awards, teachers go through a series of evaluations.

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