Teacher Salary Changes in 2010

The teaching profession attracts passionate people who make a difference in the way students learn. Last year it was estimated that 63 percent of states budgets were spent on public education and teacher salary. Teachers are vastly important in society. By realizing the enormous impact teachers have on molding the future Bill Gates’, or even presidents, does this change how one should value the teaching profession?

On average, a teacher salary amounts to $47, 602. In this job market, there is a high turnover rate and with many districts taking cutbacks it is important for teachers to research a district before accepting a job. Clearly increasing teacher salary could increase the amount of time teachers remain in a school district, however, if you want to insure a good retention rate, look for an area with consistent salary increases. The American Federation of Teachers does a Teacher Salary Trend report about teacher salaries across the United States every couple of years. The most recent report, which indicated the recently stated average salary, also found that the top five states to teach were Illinois and Rhode Island, with the average teacher salary at $56,494 and $56,432, respectively. Although teacher salary also are determined by the level of the teachers education, whether B.A or a masters, these rates are generated by the overall average.

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Every state has a different set of pay standards for teachers. Despite this difference, all teachers are unionized which gives them the benefits of healthcare and a pension. However, the current economic situation calls for cutbacks in all job markets. Unfortunately teachers are now being asked to take temporary pay cuts due to the recession. This nationwide request pressure teachers to accept a “short-term” pay cut to help trim an average $80 million from states budgets. This pay cut will take away 10% of existing salaries, which is undoubtedly a negative consequence, however, it will also prevent lay-offs and minimize the effect on students.

The passion of teachers has allowed them to put up with a variety of obstacles in their profession. Despite the high tolerance teachers possess, their contribution to society is too vital to compromise their pay. Teachers are shaping the next generation, who will hopefully aid in ending today’s problems. Although an increase in salary may not be viable in the current economic funk, a pay cut doesn’t seem like an acceptable solution to the problems. Teachers are valuable; let their pay mirror their magnitude.

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