The "summers off" argument for teachers' lower pay is inadequate, as evidenced by the ongoing teacher shortage. While summers off may have once compensated for lower pay, the current pay gap for teachers is over 26% compared to similar professions.

New data shows that while Indiana teacher pay has climbed in recent years, Hoosier educators still earn less than peers in neighboring states—a gap union leaders and some legislators say threatens teacher retention and classroom success. Members of the ...

Teachers still feel overworked and underpaid, but some signs suggest things may be slowly improving. A nationally representative survey from the RAND Corporation released June 24 revealed that while teachers continue to receive lower pay and feel more ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases, bonuses and other perks for the beleaguered profession — with some vowing to beat out other states competing for educators.

Teachers are getting pay increases with funding approved by the Texas Legislature, and they can expect those raises to be reflected in their salary schedules. The Legislature greenlit $8.5 billion for public schools, including $2,500 for teachers with ...