Florida’s public-school teachers are ranked #50 in the nation in average pay. Many educators have to work multiple jobs and struggle to provide for their own families. Policies that provide little support for teachers only add to the state’s critical teacher shortage, hindering retention and recruitment.
To fix this, Florida must prioritize competitive pay and aim to rank in the top ten for teacher salaries.
Educators deserve fair pay that allows them to create better lives, provide for their families, and do what they do best.
Florida’s educators are underpaid and too often, have to work multiple jobs. Addressing Florida’s critical teacher and staff shortage requires we address salary.
Watch and listen as Florida educators share what it means to live and work in the state that is #50 in teacher pay.
Increasing teacher pay and benefits plays a big part in retention which creates stability for children and school communities.
It all started with one word: glue. 27 years ago, John Hoback heard someone say that the performing arts center was the glue that held communities together. But looking around his community, John felt differently. Certainly, performing arts are worth investing in and bring people together, but to him, the real glue in a community […]
Key takeaways Florida ranks 50th in the nation for average teacher pay — two years in a row — despite a small pay increase that fails to keep up with inflation. K-12 education staff professionals (ESPs) earn an average of $33,324 a year—well under Florida’s living wage benchmark. Public school funding remains inadequate, with inflation-adjusted […]
Jump to: Graphics to Share Hear from Educators Data Every child in Florida deserves a free, world-class public education. What does that look like? It looks like schools filled with highly credentialed educational professionals who can help ensure every child not only succeeds at school but succeeds in life. In order to accomplish this so […]
FEA held a statewide townhall with local presidents where hundreds of you shared what matters most to you: your families, job security that includes support and a fair salary, and being respected in your profession for the hard work you do each day. We asked you how supported you felt as an educator by your […]
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