As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases and bonuses for the beleaguered profession.
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JOCELYN GECKER and
COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press
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Pay is notoriously low for school support staff who shuttle America’s children to schools, feed them in cafeterias and provide classroom assistance to students who need the most help.
- By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services
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But Judge Neil Wake won't order the funding to schools halted, at least not now.
- Brenna Bailey
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Gov. Doug Ducey and the Arizona legislature have touted their decision to invest $528 million into the state’s public education system next fiscal year as a win for educators and students.
But local school district leaders say the budget — though better than what they have had to work with in recent years — still deeply undercuts the urgent needs and issues facing Arizona’s public schools.
- By Erynn Hayes Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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Lawmakers shouldn't complain.
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According to a new study, one in five teachers are burdened by housing costs.
- Brenna Bailey
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Poor education funding, lack of respect for educators at root of teacher shortage crisis.
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