Why should other states pay higher teachers salaries? Should we have equal education for every child in this country? As a matter of fact, teachers in Florida have longer working year than in many states.
2006-09-10 07:01:36 · 10 answers · asked by pelister56 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
It can't be equal, that would never work. The cost of living is not the same throughout the US; teachers working in some areas need to be paid more because of where they live. Plus, the working conditions are not the same for every teacher in the US. Some teachers have to deal with inner-city working conditions, whereas other teachers have the luxury of working in high-income suburban areas where they are safe and have everything they need.
2006-09-10 07:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by Heidi 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think teachers in the same STATE should be paid the same salary. Why should an exemplary teacher be paid the same amount as a crappy one? It totally negates the concept of professionalism in that respect. Salaries are based on the cost of living for a particular state as well as competition in keeping up with the national average. If it costs more to live in Florida than it does in Wyoming, teachers' salaries should reflect that. The harsh reality is that we DON'T have equal education for all children. It's pretty much impossible since teaching is just as much an art as it is a science. Every teacher has a different approach to education. Fortunately, our lives aren't equal either- experience is what makes us unique in life.
2006-09-10 13:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in central California and I would not be able to live off of my salary if I were teaching in San Francisco or San Diego. Simple reason: housing in those areas is astronomically high, whereas in my area it is far more reasonable. For that matter, some teachers are burned out and "dead wood", while others go above and beyond the call of duty...all for the same salary. In my school district, your salary is based on a combination of the following factors: how many years you have been teaching, and the number of college units you have earned beyond a bachelor's degree. I think it is worth considering whether to pay highly qualified, experienced teachers an extra stipend for volunteering to work at lower-performing schools. As far as how many working days are required in each state, that's up to the Commission for teacher credentialing.
2006-09-10 13:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by monkersmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paying equally is not the same as having equal education. Not every teacher is equal. Some are better than others, and it can depend on the student whether a teacher is good or bad.
Just like there can a be stigma with children about being smart, there is a stigma about teachers being incompetent. Then, there are the conflicts about the best methods to use in teaching. The issue isn't as simple as pay teachers more.
2006-09-10 07:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by Your Best Fiend 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because each state has authority over their currucillum. unless there was a national curricullum in every state and the national government was paying the teachers then it is down to every state and ultimately what each local school district can afford to pay the teachers salaries. Most schools are funded by local property taxes so when there isn't money, they can't pay a handsome salary.
have a nice day.
2006-09-12 09:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by mjtpopus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides cost of living and conditions, there will always be differences based on needs....that's just an economic law. I have taught in Florida and Illinois, and they both have 180 day calendars. We start earlier in Florida, but we also get out earlier in the spring. Look at total days worked. I'm not sure about other states, but I can't imagine shorter calendars....seems like it's not enough days as it is now! I think we should have year-round school, with fewer breaks. In theory, we have equal education, but it's not in fact. Individual districts as well as states contribute different amounts of money, and conditions vary drastically. Do not, however, give up on public education!
2006-09-10 07:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by justme 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The average housing price varies greatly between say, Manhatten and Red River Falls. There is great variation in the salaries for all govt employees across the nation.
A disturbing matter to me is that in our state, as in many others, schools are funded by property taxes. This is a way of ensuring that the rich get superior schools and that as many of the poor as possible get held down. In our state, playgrounds are not even in the school budget, and are provided by the PTA. Woe to you if you live in a neighborhood where most parents work three jobs - no one is going to be selling popcorn to build you a slide.
It's despicable.
Overall, I think schools have outlived their usefulness. I'd like to see far greater moves to homeschooling at this point.
2006-09-10 07:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by cassandra 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Only if the cost of living was the same in all states. It is set by that.
2006-09-10 10:40:58 · answer #8 · answered by Squashie16 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the cost of living in different places is different. Simple answer.
2006-09-10 07:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I dos think so .
2006-09-12 00:40:34 · answer #10 · answered by ketty n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋