Podcast
Questions and Answers
According to NEA President Becky Pringle, what is the current situation for educators in terms of supporting their families?
According to NEA President Becky Pringle, what is the current situation for educators in terms of supporting their families?
Educators shouldn't be struggling to support their families and a career in education must not be a lifetime sentence of financial worry.
What has been the trend in average teacher salaries over the past 10 years when adjusted for inflation?
What has been the trend in average teacher salaries over the past 10 years when adjusted for inflation?
Teachers make $3,644 less on average than they did 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation.
What percentage of school districts still offer a starting salary below $40,000 for teachers?
What percentage of school districts still offer a starting salary below $40,000 for teachers?
40 percent of school districts, employing a half million teachers, still offer a starting salary below $40,000.
What are the two main factors that have contributed to widespread staff shortages and lack of interest in the teaching profession?
What are the two main factors that have contributed to widespread staff shortages and lack of interest in the teaching profession?
Signup and view all the answers
What have many states done to address the issue of recruiting and retaining teachers, according to the text?
What have many states done to address the issue of recruiting and retaining teachers, according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
