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pay raises for teachers are NOT undeserved; also, there is a lack of teachers in non elementary school areas
'''Teacher Pay''' is a controversial subject in the [[United States]]. Some [[liberal]]s, [[labor union]]s, and teachers are in favor of undeserved pay raises for teachers. However, many people continue to complain about the low pay of [[teacher]]s.
'''Teacher Pay''' is a controversial subject in the [[United States]]. Some [[liberal]]s, [[labor union]]s, and teachers are in favor of pay raises for teachers. However, many people continue to complain about the low pay of [[teacher]]s.
==Facts about Teacher Pay==
==Facts about Teacher Pay==
* [[Public school]] teachers make $43,000 a year, on average compared to $40,100 for other full-time workers. <ref>Coulter, 2006</ref>
* [[Public school]] teachers make $43,000 a year, on average compared to $40,100 for other full-time workers. <ref>Coulter, 2006</ref>
* Non-teachers do not recieve three month [[summer]] vacations, weeks off in the [[spring]] and [[winter]], and days off on every [[federal holiday]]. Also, many work longer days and sometimes weekends.
* Non-teachers do not receive three month [[summer]] vacations, weeks off in the [[spring]] and [[winter]], and days off on every [[federal holiday]]. Also, many work longer days and sometimes weekends.
* [[Private school]] teachers make 60% less than public school teachers.
* [[Private school]] teachers make 60% less than public school teachers.
* The average [[retire]]ment age for teachers is 59, compared to 64 for other [[profession]]s.
* The average [[retire]]ment age for teachers is 59, compared to 64 for other [[profession]]s.
* Public school teachers have a benefits package worth 26% of their salary on average, compared to 17% for private school teachers.
* Public school teachers have a benefits package worth 26% of their salary on average, compared to 17% for private school teachers.
* 80% of teachers do not take summer jobs.
* 80% of teachers do not take summer jobs.
* Over 20,000 teachers in the US are making more than $100,000 via liberal experimentation in the education system {{fact}}.
* Over 20,000 teachers in the US are making more than $100,000 via liberal experimentation in the education system {{fact}}.