Putting Parents in Charge of Their Child's Education

This one chart explains the teacher shortage

by: Emily Peck
2023-10-02
Source: AXIOS
10/03/2023

Public school teachers have long made less money than other professionals, but last year the gap hit its widest level since 1960, according to a new analysis of federal data.

Why it matters: The report from the Economic Policy Institute helps explain why the nationwide teacher shortage has grown so acute.

Zoom in: The immediate culprit is inflation, which eroded teachers' real pay considerably in 2022.

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