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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 2002

Page

5

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.

Portland Ore Debbie Godfrey Dylan Wilcox Elementary School Godfrey Indiana Frank O’bannon New York George Pataki Michele Bartmess Utah Granite Salt Lake City National Education Association Alyssa Wilcox Elementary

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.

Washington National Education Association U.S NEA Bob Chase Labor Department New Jersey Connecticut California New York Michigan

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