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Coverage of teacher salaries in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 7 · 20:57 UTC
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Jeffco Public Schoolsorganization1$135 million tax increasetopic1career and technical education programstopic1Technologytopic1safety and building upgradestopic1Michelle Applegateperson1Tracy Dorlandperson1Californiaplace1Texasplace1Massachusettsplace1California Teachers Associationorganization1Jefferson Union Highplace1San Francisco Unifiedorganization1housing coststopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 7 · 20:57 UTCCHALKBEAT
    $135 million tax increase pitched as a solution for Jeffco Public Schools’ budget gap

    Jeffco Public Schools is considering a $135 million tax increase to address a budget gap, with proposed funds allocated for teacher salaries, career and technical education, technology, and safety upgrades. The tax would raise property taxes by $3.58 monthly per $100,000 of a home's value, but the district faces challenges including declining enrollment, aging population, and skepticism over past spending. A November ballot measure could lead to deeper cuts like school closures or layoffs if rejected.

  • POLITICSJul 3 · 12:00 UTCCALMATTERS
    California spends a lot on education, yet teachers can’t afford to live near their schools

    California has the highest average teacher pay and ranks 16th in per-student spending, but 84% of teachers cannot afford to live near their schools due to high housing costs. Texas and Massachusetts, which spend less per student and pay lower teacher salaries, achieve better educational outcomes with smaller class sizes, highlighting how housing expenses limit California's education spending effectiveness.