Sanders Warns 'Absurd' Low Pay of Teachers Fueling Public Education Crisis | Common Dreams
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"We cannot continue to run our public education system on the backs of saints and martyrs," an elementary school teacher testified to a Senate committee.

“We cannot continue to run our public education system on the backs of saints and martyrs,” an elementary school teacher testified to a Senate committee.

  • @NatakuNox
    5•6 months ago

    The education crisis is well over 40 years old. Some school districts are lucky to have 30% trained staff in their schools. Meaning, 70% of their staff are people they picked off the streets that could pass a background check. As someone that was a teacher I’m thankful for those bodies to help out, but in no way are they qualified to educate children. Most schools are glorified baby sitters.

    • @The_v
      3•6 months ago

      Weird how my school district that pays a living wage has 200 qualified teachers applying to every position. It amazing what paying g 30-40% more than the surrounding states does.