As a teacher, I know what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet. I had to tutor and uber on the side. No teacher should have to work a second or third job. That’s why I’m fighting for a living wage of $60k a year for our teachers.
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That increase, well deserved as it is, would have to be coupled with concessions on retirement. Observing the same age guidelines as social security would save the public a fortune and protect pension funds for the future. All public employees should do the same.
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Flat minimum wages don’t work. They need to be adjusted to the cost of living
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60k for 9 months of "work" would be amazing. Sorry, but I've worked with more teachers that deserve a pay cut than a pay raise. Maybe you could look into funding school lunches first so I can stop watching teachers/admin/classmates look down their nose at poor kids.
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Starting wages in most states are too low but many states pay teachers quite well. A 1st year teacher should not be making same wage as a 10 year vet. Like all work you need to earn your stripes. Make starting wage higher to begin with. 1/2
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I started under 30,000 as a teacher. I made more sanding pieces of metal in a factory job with overtime. When I paid for a Masters Degree and taught for 5+ years I got up to the 50,000 range. Many programs now incorporate Masters degrees in their licensure for teaching.
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Many first year teachers are saddled with huge school debt. I wish there was a program to forgive student loan debt based on a percentage of years taught. For example, 10% of debt forgiven for each year of teaching. Plus an incentive to get advanced degrees.
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And leaders wonder why schools are having a difficult time hiring and retaining teachers.
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