Texas teachers have called for better pay and working conditions, but now they’re getting support from a statewide task force created by the governor.
A year ago, Governor Greg Abbott ordered a mix of teachers and administrators across Texas to investigate teacher shortages. Now the Teacher Vacancy Task Force released a report in February recommending lawmakers raise teacher pay, increase training and improve working conditions.
“Its findings are no surprise. our compensation does not match the respect and dignity that we deserve on the job,” Lopez said.The Teacher Vacancy Task Force also recommends raising the amount of state funding per student.The recommendations come as state lawmakers decide how to spend a $32 billion budget surplus.
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