Nationwide education budget cuts hit schools as recession rages
Across the United States districts trim staff and programs to cover deficits. Wilcox Elementary in Portland plans to close next year. Governors and state legislatures slash billions from K-12 funding, prompting higher local taxes, program delays, and potential school consolidations amid a tough year for students and teachers.
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Average teacher salaries rise modestly in 1990s
The NEA reports teacher pay increased 0.5 percent after inflation from 1990 to 2000, with average salaries around $43,000. While some states exceeded $45,000, 25 states remained under $40,000, and New Jersey, Connecticut, California, New York, and Michigan paid the most.
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