At inception, incentives and disincentives were disproportionate across racial lines
Percent of teachers receiving DC IMPACT consequences, 2009-10 to 2011-12 school years
Source: Blazar, D., Adnot, M., Anthenelli, M., & Zhong, X. (2025). Differential Responses to Teacher Evaluation Incentives: Expectancy, Race, Experience, and Task. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis.
Note: Immediate Separation and Dismissal Threat are disincentives, or penalties, for teachers in the evaluation system while Salary Incentive is a reward.
