/tags/teacher-pay Teacher Pay en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-08/missouri-governor-signs-468m-education-bill-that-boosts-teacher-pay-expands-charters The legislation backed by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will boost the minimum salary for teachers, change the formula for funding public schools and expands a tax-credit scholarship for private schools. Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-05-08/missouri-governor-signs-468m-education-bill-that-boosts-teacher-pay-expands-charters Annelise Hanshaw /education/2024-03-28/illinois-teacher-shortage-rages-on-heres-why-school-leaders-believe-it-is-happening Illinois school leaders reported the biggest obstacle to pursuing a teaching career was the cost of a college degree, followed by low pay and benefits. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-28/illinois-teacher-shortage-rages-on-heres-why-school-leaders-believe-it-is-happening Peter Hancock /education/2023-11-28/missouris-rural-teachers-have-the-second-worst-pay-in-the-country A new report found Missouri’s rural teachers are paid better only than those in Arkansas. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-11-28/missouris-rural-teachers-have-the-second-worst-pay-in-the-country Kate Grumke /education/2023-08-31/missourians-want-to-pay-teachers-more-but-increasingly-say-public-schools-are-poor A new poll from St. Louis University and YouGov found support for increased funding for some education initiatives but growing discontent with public schools in Missouri. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-08-31/missourians-want-to-pay-teachers-more-but-increasingly-say-public-schools-are-poor Kate Grumke /education/2023-07-05/some-school-districts-say-hiring-is-easier-this-summer-but-theyre-still-getting-creative St. Louis-area school leaders are trying to find unique benefits to attract in-demand workers. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-07-05/some-school-districts-say-hiring-is-easier-this-summer-but-theyre-still-getting-creative Kate Grumke /education/2023-04-07/the-missouri-legislature-is-considering-a-lot-of-bills-affecting-schools-heres-the-latest The Missouri legislative session is more than halfway finished, and many bills affecting schools are making their way through the Capitol. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT /education/2023-04-07/the-missouri-legislature-is-considering-a-lot-of-bills-affecting-schools-heres-the-latest Jodi Fortino | KCUR, Kate Grumke | © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà /education/2023-01-06/missouri-lawmakers-are-again-looking-for-ways-to-raise-teacher-pay Last year, a temporary solution raised pay for some teachers. This year, educators are asking for a permanent increase in teacher salaries. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-01-06/missouri-lawmakers-are-again-looking-for-ways-to-raise-teacher-pay Kate Grumke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-03/school-is-in-session-with-teacher-and-advice-columnist-kem-smith Kem Smith’s advice column, ‘After the Bell,’ answers questions from educators across the country who are in all stages of their careers. Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:00:36 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-03/school-is-in-session-with-teacher-and-advice-columnist-kem-smith Miya Norfleet /education/2022-10-18/final-missouri-teacher-shortage-commission-recommendations-focus-on-pay The state’s commission on teacher recruitment and retention says Missouri should find a way to pay teachers more. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:38:14 GMT /education/2022-10-18/final-missouri-teacher-shortage-commission-recommendations-focus-on-pay Kate Grumke /education/2022-08-08/another-symptom-of-the-teacher-shortage-1-in-4-missouri-school-districts-now-have-a-4-day-week A professor who studies rural schools in Missouri says the teacher shortage is now a crisis, and condensed schedules reflect that. Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:01:00 GMT /education/2022-08-08/another-symptom-of-the-teacher-shortage-1-in-4-missouri-school-districts-now-have-a-4-day-week Kate Grumke