The Commit Partnership’s Post

Early educators earn a mean hourly wage of just $15.42—far below the U.S. living wage of $25.02 for a single person. Paying a living wage would ensure early educators can afford basic needs like housing and food. It also allows them to save for retirement or invest in long-term financial security. This is about strengthening the workforce and supporting hardworking families. Read more: https://ow.ly/1MRs50Uvm8n

Recently asked by OPI leadership to investigate differences between the wages of teachers and administrators based on length of service and highest education obtained. What was important to the study was not the fact that the total wages differ between teachers and administrators, however the study investigated whether incremental change year over year was more or less the same. About half of Montana educators earn a Master's degree and there is a noticable bump in wages during those years that educators are more likely to obtain a master's degree or be promoted into a new position. This is different from the over 30 years of service group where wage increases taper off. There is evidence that as teachers are promoted into terminal position, that opportunities and incentives to stay employed taper off. There were relatively few teachers and administrators in this group that had earned a PhD or DEd (109). The average general education teacher with one of these degrees earned $62,544 signaling a relatively young workforce with a doctorate. Principal with these degrees earn on average $104,606.20.

The debate around sub-minimum wage rates for minors is always framed around an equity argument- equal pay for equal work. Yet employment law elsewhere explicitly provides for different employment terms for young workers. The equity argument is an empty one. Some basic common sense is required here, or access to employment and opportunities for the "first job" will progressively close for young people. #budget2025 Department of Finance Ireland Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery & Reform https://lnkd.in/eA-dhJDr

Will be important to forecast how this changes with rise of AI ... the starting points, and paths to family sustaining careers for many knowledge positions will shift quickly ...

https://lnkd.in/gPWKRTDj You think it's tough to be a teacher in Texas? Try doing it for $33,660.00 per year (barely above the national poverty level for a family of 4). This minimum salary amount for first year teachers hasn't changed since 2018, although inflation has increased by 25% over that same time period. With new representatives in Texas, it's time to quit underpaying those we're trusting with our most valuable resources and lift the salary floor for educators.

The National Education Association reports a significant decline in teacher salaries over the past decade, with average earnings now 5% less than a decade ago. The report highlights the ongoing teacher shortage and the need to address the teacher pay penalty. The report also highlights the stark gap between teacher salaries and the minimum living wage in some states. #educatorwages #teachershortage https://lnkd.in/eEarVFRH

Better teacher pay is a popular call-to-advocacy for the profession. However, the conversation needs to extend far beyond that to truly improve the overall compensation for the job. Find out what teachers have to say!

Are Dallas County graduates earning a living wage? Explore the data and see the gap in our Living Wage Dashboard. This tool reveals key insights into the economic challenges facing students today. Dive in and Learn how education impacts living wage attainment here: https://ow.ly/FHF050U9xtg

Low pay is just one of the many challenges teachers face. They also deal with large class sizes, limited resources, and increasing workloads. Let's raise awareness about this issue and put pressure on policymakers to address the problem. #TeachersRights #Education #FairWages #Pakistan #EducationReform

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