I think the "teachers aren't paid enough" thing is about the opposite of this. Its not that teachers would be better at their jobs if they get more money. Its

I think the "teachers aren't paid enough" thing is about the opposite of this. Its not that teachers would be better at their jobs if they get more money. Its that if you wan't to attract the type of people who currently go STEM instead of the people who currently major in education, you need to pay teachers more. Sort of a "you get what you pay for" type of thing.