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Missouri ranks last in teacher pay, bill would raise starting salary to $60,000

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri ranks last in the nation paying starting teaching salaries an annual average salary of roughly $33,000 according to the National Education Association.

A bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives would raise minimum teacher starting pay to $60,000 a year.

According to the Missouri State Teachers Association half of all teachers often consider leaving the profession. Former substitute teacher Iris Simmons understands why.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com

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