Despite being critical to the success of US education systems, K-12 support staff are paid low wages and have inadequate hours. Given these low wages, it is no wonder that school districts have had a difficult time recruiting and retaining school support staff since the pandemic. 🧵3/6

In 2023, Minnesota became the first state to extend summer UI eligibility to school support staff, which led to these workers receiving nearly $40 million in unemployment benefits. In 2024, Oregon followed suit. 🧵4/6