In Several States, Teachers Get Their Biggest Raise in Decades - The New York Times

Budget surpluses have enabled states to pass bills giving teachers a bigger paycheck, but not everyone is certain that will help improve schooling.

In Florida, state economists predicted an extra $4 billion from tax dollars alone. In Idaho, where Gov. Brad Little has endorsed $1,000 bonuses and up to 10 percent pay increases for teachers, econom… [+1747 chars]

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