Thread:HuskerJules/@comment-30339728-20161210163707/@comment-30339728-20161210214640

I assume he has plenty of what raises would cost. His argument probably should focus on the impact to students. I don't know if a "personal voice" is appropriate for this particular assignment. But, one argument that may have significant weight is the impact of increased salaries on what actually occurs in the classroom and student achievement as well as morale within schools. I mean, many teachers spend a great deal of their own $ for things for their students that school districts should, but don't supply. Simple things like pencils, paper, tissues, tape, stickie notes, index cards, pens, and so on and so on. (These are all things I have to buy because I really get almost nothing from our district.  In Charlotte, where we used to live things were quite different.)

I would bet that there are studies that show how teachers' $ for basic supplies that kids need to do their work affects students' learning. Most teachers are not in the profession for the paycheck - that is laughable considering the per hour rate a salary translates into being. But most teachers do this because they genuinely want to help kids and give something to improving the future of society.

Haven't a clue if this is helpful....