The Fight Over Teacher Salaries: A Look At The Numbers
Teachers in many states are angry after years of stagnant wages. Here's a state-by-state look at what they really make.
The teachers strike in West Virginia may have ended last week, when Gov. Jim Justice signed a law giving educators a 5 percent pay increase, but the fight in other states is just warming up.
"You can make anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 more by driving 15 minutes across the state line," , president of the West Virginia Education Association. "We're having trouble keeping and attracting young teachers."
