PPB April 2020

It’s Time To Banish Bullying Schools in some states have a bigger bullying problem than others. When bullying happens, the average public school can incur more than $2.3 million in lost funding and expenses due to lower attendance and various types of disciplinary actions. The states below are challenged with the biggest bullying problems, making them ideal candidates for anti-bullying campaigns. 1 Louisiana 2 Arkansas 3 Missouri 4 Idaho 5 Alaska 6 North Dakota 7 Wisconsin 8 West Virginia 9 Michigan 10 Wyoming Sources: WalletHub Top-Paying States For Teachers In many states, educators make more than the average American worker. Here’s where teachers take home top dollar. Thank A Teacher Talk to schools about celebrating teachers on National Teacher Day on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. It takes place during Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated this year on May 4-8, 2020. Source: Yahoo! Finance New York Average teacher pay: $83,933 State average: $61,870 Massachusetts Average teacher pay: $80,550 State average: $63,910 California Average teacher pay: $78,757 State average: $59,150 Connecticut Average teacher pay: $76,197 State average: $60,780 Alaska Average teacher pay: $75,920 State average: $58,710 Teachers Wanted In 1975, more than one-fifth (22 percent) of college students majored in education—a higher percentage than any other major. In 2015, fewer than one in 10 college students pursued education degrees. As a result, schools across the country face staggering teacher shortages. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Education Highest Dropout Rates 1 Louisiana 2 Arizona 3 Oregon 4 District of Columbia 5 New Mexico Source: WalletHub | APRIL 2020 | 45 GROW