NPR (Cory Turner) - Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says
A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.
WASHINGTONPOST (Lauren Lumpkin) - Many teachers can’t afford to have a baby, and some states are trying to help
A growing number of states are implementing paid leave policies in an effort to attract and retain teachers.
AI:To combat teacher shortages and improve retention, several states are implementing new paid parental leave policies to make the profession more financially sustainable for educators planning to have children.Open