New educator pay data—my takeaways

Find out how New York ranks. [National Education Association](   [EdAction logo]( Hi {NAME}, When I first saw this year’s annual report on the state of educator pay in America, I was flooded with emotion. Scanning the numbers, I saw all we had achieved for educators across this country. At the same time, I grew frustrated for the many teachers, support staff, faculty members, and other school professionals who are still not making enough. And now, I write to you with a deep sense of determination. [How do you feel about educator pay in New York? Take a look at the numbers.]( Educators, through our union, have demanded respect and a seat at the table, and have used the power of our collective voice to demand more. At 3.9%, the increase in the average starting teacher salary was the largest in the 14 years that NEA has been tracking teacher salary benchmarks. From Arizona to Alabama, we won more for students, more professional respect, and more pay. [Educator Pay Data ➤]( However, even with record-level increases in some states, educator pay has failed to keep up with inflation across the board over the past decade. That has real consequences for educators who want to stay in the jobs they love but can’t afford the rising costs of childcare, groceries, or housing. [NEA’s annual reports on educator pay are a valuable tool for advocates. Get the information you need to advocate for raises in New York.]( I hope you will take the numbers in this report as a call to action. Together, we will earn the respect, competitive wages, and support educators deserve so that we can provide our students with the skills needed to fulfill their dreams in safe, just, and welcoming learning environments. In solidarity, Becky Pringle President National Education Association [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( © 2024 NEA 1201 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States   This email was sent to: {EMAIL}   You are signed up for NEA EdAction, online and in‑person actions to build great public schools for every student.   To stop receiving emails, please [unsubscribe]( or [manage your email subscriptions](.   [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions](   [Unsubscribe]( [Manage Subscriptions]( [NEA Action Center](