EP
Economic Policy Institute
@epi-org.bsky.social
We're a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank using the tools of economics to defend and promote the interests of workers in economic policy discussions.
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Teacher quality is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement. Closing the growing pay gap between teachers and other professionals is critical to ensuring the quality of public education in the US. 🧵3/4
Closing the teacher pay gap is "a question of political will, with profound implications for our children, their families and communities, and the future of our nation," says Sylvia Allegretto. 🧵4/4 www.epi.org/publication/...
Teacher pay rises in 2023—but not enough to shrink pay gap with other college graduates
Despite a small improvement of 1.7% in teachers’ average weekly wages, the relative pay penalty between public school teachers and college graduates in other professions remains large.
EP
Economic Policy Institute
@epi-org.bsky.social
We're a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank using the tools of economics to defend and promote the interests of workers in economic policy discussions.
Site: www.epi.org
Podcast: www.epi.org/podcast/
Newsletter: www.epi.org/signup/
1.5k followers108 following283 posts