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"Teachers working at St. Louis Public Schools will receive a 17 percent bump in pay over the next three years — the largest raise they’ve seen in two decades." Key Takeaways: 1) Historic Salary Bump: Teachers in St. Louis are receiving a well-deserved salary increase, acknowledging their dedication and hard work in shaping the future generation. 2) Milestone for Education: This salary increase represents a significant step forward in valuing educators and investing in the education system. It underscores the importance of prioritizing teacher compensation for attracting and retaining top talent in the field. 3) Persistent Challenges: While the salary boost is a positive sign, it's essential to address the broader issue of teacher pay in Missouri. The state still lags behind in comparison to national averages, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to improve teacher compensation statewide. 4) Commitment to Education: Investing in our educators is an investment in the future. By ensuring competitive salaries and support for teachers, we can enhance the quality of education and ultimately benefit our communities and society as a whole. https://lnkd.in/g-nyKYCj #compensation #pay #hr

Workers who help #WashingtonState classrooms run are calling for higher wages. Known as classified staff, their jobs include administrative work, transportation and custodial services. #Unions representing workers, including the American Federation of Teachers of Washington and Washington Education Association, have launched a wage campaign to increase pay for these workers. Anitra Wise, a para-educator with the?Tacoma School District, helps teachers in the classroom and said her wages simply aren't enough. "We have to work two and three different jobs just to catch up with the cost of living, including housing, groceries and things that we need to survive," she said. With Washington state school districts out for summer, classified staff members face another challenge: the suspension of their low wages. Wise said she's working at summer school this year. "We have to supplement that income somehow, and I really don't get a summer, because I have to work just to supplement my income," she continued. Wise added classified staff have many important jobs, including the work she does as a para-educator in the classroom. "We're the glue that keep it together, do all the small jobs and the big jobs, too. Because without the team of para-educators, the teachers would not be able to teach, and para-educators are teachers also," she said. Disclosure: American Federation of Teachers of Washington contributes to our fund for reporting on Budget Policy & Priorities, Early Childhood Education, Education, Livable Wages/Working Families. https://lnkd.in/enmzDgEQ

Lagging salaries have meant teachers in #Ohio and across the nation are experiencing a 5% drop in purchasing power, according to a?new report?by the National Education Association. Last year, state lawmakers approved a 17% raise to the base annual salary for teachers, from $30,000 to $35,000 and agreed to fund the second phase of the state's?Fair School Funding Plan. Scott DiMauro, president of the Ohio Education Association, said the changes are silver linings but argued Ohio has more work to do to alleviate shortages and retain educators in the field, emphasizing state investment for teacher pay should be a priority. "I think there's a disproportionately high reliance on local revenues," DiMauro explained. "That would be dollars that come from local tax levies, as opposed to from the state to fund our public schools. " Around the country, 1,300 school districts around the country saw starting teacher salaries reach or surpass $40,000 during the last academic year, Nearly 500 school districts now pay beginning teachers a starting salary of at least $60,000 annually, according to the report. DiMauro added collective bargaining states continue to rank highest in the nation when it comes to educator salaries. The starting salary of teachers in states with a bargaining law is around $1,600 more than in states without a bargaining law and top pay is more than $1,200 higher. "That's not by accident," DiMauro asserted. "Collective bargaining states have average salaries that are 26% higher than non-collective bargaining states." According to the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute, teacher pay has?sharply declined?compared with the pay of other college-educated workers. On average, teachers made around 26% less than similarly educated professionals in 2022, the lowest level since 1960. Disclosure: The Ohio Education Association contributes to our fund for reporting on Education. If you would like to help support news in the public interest,?click here.

Early educators and teachers have $3.6 billion reasons to celebrate today! The Federal Government has confirmed they will fund an initial 15% pay increase for early childhood educators and teachers in a $3.6 billion commitment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: "Early educators shape lives and change lives. We can never thank them enough for what they do – but we can make sure they are properly valued and fairly paid.” The announcement is a win for a sector that has been struggling with workforce shortages for decades. This is the moment that we have been working so hard towards, on behalf of our small and community service members through the multi-employer bargaining process. It's clear that we’ve been heard. This announcement shows the Federal Government recognises the value of early educators and teachers to Australia’s families and communities. The increase would see a typical educator receive an initial pay rise of at least $103 per week, the award rate is currently $1,032.00 for a standard full-time week. Funded services will be required to limit fee increases to 4.4% over the next 12 months. This commitment is a major step forward to addressing chronic workforce shortages in the early childhood sector by funding services to pay professional wages. There will now be further discussions on details through the multi-employer bargaining process. CELA will be supporting services to access this historic funding. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/euVZacFD #ozearlyed

DfE tells schools to ‘factor in’ 2025-26 support staff pay award in budgets as they propose a 2.8% pay increase for teachers from September 2025 https://lnkd.in/etPVCaYn

The union representing staff at private schools in NSW is calling for pay rises to ensure salaries remain 5-7% above the wages of teachers in the public system. The Independent Education Union of Australia, NSW/ACT Branch said the government's 8% pay rise to public school teachers in September resulted in pay rates for many independent staff now being lower than their counterparts in government schools. Union branch secretary Carol Matthews is recommending that the Association of Independent Schools of NSW match the government rates for all teachers and "maintain the traditional premium", Women's Agenda reports. "Some working conditions in this sector have traditionally not been regulated, such as face-to-face teaching hours, extras, playground duties and other requirements," she said. "And there is no portability of benefits between schools — so the premium recognises this." Writing in The Conversation Australia + NZ, Dr Paul Kidson, senior lecturer at the Australian Catholic University, said increasing salaries for private school teachers could lead to some teachers leaving public or low-free Catholic schools. "But given many private school teaching salaries come with extra time commitments, teachers would be weighing up the pros and cons of a move," he said.?(Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8jtqeUH) Do you think there should be differences between private and public school teachers? Share your thoughts in the comments below. By Brendan Wong

DfE tells schools to ‘factor in’ 2025-26 support staff pay award in budgets as they propose a 2.8% pay increase for teachers from September 2025 https://lnkd.in/etPVCaYn

There are a lot of tough challenges ahead for the education sector, but hopefully a pay increase for teachers will encourage recruitment and retention. I know that there are many other areas that need review and potentially FE and HE will need some support, but I speak to many teachers and school leaders and staffing challenges remains a big issue. Hopefully the 5.5% pay increase is a step forward in staffing challenges.

Teaching long hours and years—both on and off the clock—and covering a wide range of subjects from pre-K to university, I have witnessed the realities of teacher compensation firsthand. While I understand that salaries are calculated based on pay scales, I believe there may be an error or oversight in how these calculations are applied. The payroll system in U.S. education does not appear balanced, especially when compared to the incentives provided to essential workers in other sectors globally. This inequality in education raises broader concerns about teacher compensation. Across the country, teachers often face financial stagnation, even as professionals in other fields, such as law enforcement and nursing, experience consistent growth in salaries and benefits. Meanwhile, educators are expected to endure financial struggles with minimal support or recourse. For those who consider starting a new career to escape this inequity, the financial recovery process takes years, placing an even greater burden on individuals and families. I urge state and federal governments to reevaluate teacher salaries and incentives. The current state of compensation undermines the value of educators’ work and discourages talented individuals from entering or remaining in this critical profession. This stagnation, whether intentional or systemic, demands immediate attention and action. As an educator since 2012, I feel compelled to advocate for change. I seeking discussions with policymakers and the President, to address salary disparities, teachers’ rights, and the need for fair compensation. It is time for this essential profession to receive the respect and financial support it so richly deserves. #Do you see your children’s heads? Do you see our chalk-stained hands?#

Increasing teachers' salaries is essential for the health and sustainability of the profession. By offering competitive wages, we can retain experienced educators and attract new talent to the field. Higher pay makes the job more bearable, especially when other necessary changes are slow to come. The recent article from Education Week highlights the struggles teachers face, including the need to work second jobs to make ends meet. Beyond salary increases, we must also address workload, class sizes, and professional support to create a holistic improvement in the teaching profession. Investing in teachers is investing in our future. Let’s make teaching a viable, respected career choice again. Consider a career in education, as we need teachers and counselors and the Indiana University School of Education has robust program offerings. https://lnkd.in/g6t3Ent9 #Education #TeacherSalaries #InvestInTeachers #FutureOfEducation #TeacherRetention