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About 52% of FBISD teachers would be eligible for the program because they teach subjects that have student growth assessments in place, Chief of Organizational Development Stephanie Williams said. (Community Impact staff)

Fort Bend ISD teachers could make 6 figure salaries with incentive allotment

By Valeria Escobar

About 52% of FBISD teachers would be eligible for the program because they teach subjects that have student growth assessments in place, Chief of Organizational Development Stephanie Williams said.

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