The proposed budget does not include a guaranteed pay raise for teachers, other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning.
The American Federation of Teachers has asked forThe union says teacher salaries in both big and small districts makes it difficult to find teachers for their students.
The proposed budget does not include a pay raise for teachers other than what is tied to an increase in dollars allotted to student learning. The House proposal sets that at a $50 increase per student.
The Senate Education committee says all the state can do is a $2,000 increase for all teachers, and $4,000 for those currently making below the state average.
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