Teacher Pay Trivia

What is the main issue highlighted in the presentation?

• Teacher training requirements

• Low teacher salaries comapred to thier world

• Student test scores

• Online education quality

Why do many people avoid going into the teaching profession?

• Long vacation times

• High health risks

• Low pay despite demanding qualifications

• Too many job offers

Which group primarily dominates the teaching profession, as mentioned in the presentation?

• Men

• Women

• Retirees

• College students

What is one major reason the education board resists raising teacher salaries?

• Pressure to keep taxes low

• Fear of overstaffing

• Belief that teachers don't work hard

• Increase in school enrollment

What reality is highlighted about new education graduates like Anthony Hernandez?

• They easily find teaching jobs

• They pursue advanced degrees immediately

• They refuse to move out of their home state

• They earn more in fast food than teaching

How much do teachers spend out of pocket annually for supplies?

• $269

• $359

• $479

• $589

What is one emotional result of underpaying teachers, according to the presentation?

• Motivation to seek promotions

• Burnout and frustration

• Excitement to change careers

• Improved morale

Why do teachers in wealthier communities often have better conditions?

• Higher local funding

• Smaller class sizes

• More school spirit

• Stricter rules

What kind of school suffers most from low teacher pay and insufficient resources?

• Charter schools

• Private academies

• Boarding schools

• Title I schools

What is the suggested long-term impact of raising teacher pay?

• Fewer teachers entering the field

• Decline in student interest

• Better educational outcomes

• Lower test scores