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Working conditions vs. higher pay - News & Trends

Instructor,  Sept, 2003  

WORKING CONDITIONS VS. HIGHER PAY

Improve working conditions in schools     47%
by reducing class size

Expand the pool of qualified applicants   39%
by increasing pay for all teachers

Make it easier to financially reward       9%
outstanding teachers

Not sure                                   5%

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF TEACHING? According to a
2003 report from Public Agenda, Stand By Me: What Teachers Really Think
About Unions, Merit Pay and Other Professional Matters, most teachers
believe that improving working conditions is the answer.

Note: Table made from pie chart.

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