https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/salaries-benefits Salaries & Benefits en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:10:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teacher-shortages-really-say-about-the-profession/2026/10 In the new book, Ending Teacher Shortages, researcher Tuan Nguyen highlights need to move from magic bullets to a more stable workforce Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:10:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teacher-shortages-really-say-about-the-profession/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-roll-back-pay-incentives-for-teachers-in-high-need-areas/2026/09 A new national study finds less differentiated pay for science fields, high-risk student groups. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-roll-back-pay-incentives-for-teachers-in-high-need-areas/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-tax-break-for-early-childhood-educators-why-this-policy-change-matters/2026/09 A new law expands the federal educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:43:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/a-tax-break-for-early-childhood-educators-why-this-policy-change-matters/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-sort-of-pd-should-give-teachers-a-salary-bump-some-states-are-reevaluating/2026/09 Teachers usually get pay increases for advanced degrees, but quality controls vary widely. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:46:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/what-sort-of-pd-should-give-teachers-a-salary-bump-some-states-are-reevaluating/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-help-support-postpartum-teachers/2026/09 In an industry that provides little to no paid leave for parents, maternal mental health is a real concern. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:25:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-schools-can-help-support-postpartum-teachers/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-push-for-a-paraprofessional-bill-of-rights-is-on-in-18-states/2026/07 A drive is on in those states to improve pay and working conditions for paraprofessionals and other staff. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:19:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-push-for-a-paraprofessional-bill-of-rights-is-on-in-18-states/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 The growing cost of such a large expense in school district budgets requires tradeoffs, a new survey shows. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:40:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/rising-health-costs-force-school-district-budget-tradeoffs/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-teachers-name-classroom-management-as-a-job-stress-than-low-pay/2026/06 A national survey highlights ongoing work and home pressures on educators. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:50:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-teachers-name-classroom-management-as-a-job-stress-than-low-pay/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/increases-in-teacher-pay-offset-by-inflation-union-analysis-shows/2026/04 The inflation-adjusted increase was less than 1 percent, the National Education Association says. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:25:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/increases-in-teacher-pay-offset-by-inflation-union-analysis-shows/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-teachers-get-overtime-pay-edweek-readers-have-some-thoughts/2026/04 Readers give their opinions on whether teachers should qualify for overtime pay. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:03:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-teachers-get-overtime-pay-edweek-readers-have-some-thoughts/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-far-can-you-stretch-a-starting-teacher-salary-we-crunched-the-numbers/2026/04 Efforts to boost starting teacher salaries to $60,000 are underway. It may not be enough. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:55:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-far-can-you-stretch-a-starting-teacher-salary-we-crunched-the-numbers/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-data-from-50-states-class-sizes-improving-morale-and-how-salaries-stack-up Teachers across the states report that they make a significant amount beyond what they earn teaching. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:07:13 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-data-from-50-states-class-sizes-improving-morale-and-how-salaries-stack-up https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/how-much-did-teacher-pay-change-in-30-years-draw-a-line-with-your-best-estimate Can you guess if teacher salaries have generally gone down, up, or stayed about the same? Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/how-much-did-teacher-pay-change-in-30-years-draw-a-line-with-your-best-estimate https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-in-2026-five-takeaways See five highlights from EdWeek's annual, national survey of U.S. teachers. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/teacher-morale-in-2026-five-takeaways https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:18:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-much-would-it-cost-states-to-support-parental-leave-for-teachers/2026/01 Two-thirds of states do not guarantee teachers parental leave, a new national study finds. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-much-would-it-cost-states-to-support-parental-leave-for-teachers/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-we-know-about-pre-k-teachers-salaries-support-and-more/2025/12 A new RAND report shows how public school pre-K teachers need additional support. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:57:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-we-know-about-pre-k-teachers-salaries-support-and-more/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-it-be-normal-for-teachers-to-have-a-second-job-educators-weigh-in/2025/10 Research has shown that most educators work multiple jobs. Teachers shared their reactions in an Education Week Facebook post. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:34:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/should-it-be-normal-for-teachers-to-have-a-second-job-educators-weigh-in/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 Those with education-related second jobs are more likely to stay than those with non-related gigs. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:54:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 Renewed interest could spur another wave of experiments with teacher pay. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:38:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08 Teachers are being awarded bonuses of up to $12,000 to join a district that, like its surrounding community, is working to rebuild. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:59:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-fair-pay-for-school-and-district-leaders-and-what-do-they-actually-make/2025/08 Superintendents and principals want about a 20% raise, a new survey finds. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:36:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/whats-fair-pay-for-school-and-district-leaders-and-what-do-they-actually-make/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teachers-think-they-should-make-vs-what-theyre-actually-paid/2025/07 Teachers think they deserve a 25% raise, a new survey finds. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:47:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-teachers-think-they-should-make-vs-what-theyre-actually-paid/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-push-for-a-60k-minimum-salary-for-teachers-has-reached-congress-again/2025/07 Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Edward Markey, D-Mass., have reintroduced education bills that would increase minimum salaries for teachers and the minimum wage for support staff. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:12:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-push-for-a-60k-minimum-salary-for-teachers-has-reached-congress-again/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 Superintendents are getting younger, earning slightly more, and working longer hours, yet their pay still lags behind inflation, AASA found. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:43:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/women-people-of-color-still-underrepresented-in-superintendent-ranks/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/fewer-teachers-plan-to-quit-but-pay-and-burnout-are-still-major-issues/2025/07 Teachers still feel overworked and underpaid, but some signs suggest things may be slowly improving. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:14:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/fewer-teachers-plan-to-quit-but-pay-and-burnout-are-still-major-issues/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-larry-ferlazzos-6-reasons-why-he-stayed-at-his-school/2025/06 Why leave a high school where the administrators have fostered a supportive environment and made teaching fulfilling? Fri, 13 Jun 2025 04:14:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-larry-ferlazzos-6-reasons-why-he-stayed-at-his-school/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-districts-have-administrative-bloat-this-state-may-let-the-public-decide/2025/05 A North Carolina bill would require districts to publish the salaries of central-office administrators. Mon, 19 May 2025 19:52:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-districts-have-administrative-bloat-this-state-may-let-the-public-decide/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-increased-again-this-year-sort-of-see-how-your-state-fared/2025/05 Inflation is taking a bite out of teachers' paychecks, according to new state-by-state salary data. Wed, 07 May 2025 20:15:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/average-teacher-pay-increased-again-this-year-sort-of-see-how-your-state-fared/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-pay-explained-salary-benefits-and-pensions/2025/04 Learn how teachers are compensated, and the role that states and districts play in setting pay. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:31:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-pay-explained-salary-benefits-and-pensions/2025/04