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It's a whole new discussion but I'll just quote the facts. From here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2095889/posts http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f
by SamAtt 16y ago
It's a whole new discussion but I'll just quote the facts. From here: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2095889/posts http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2095889/posts
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According to information provided to the Daily News by the LAUSD, the average salary for teachers is $63,000 - not too shabby that.
But more than 8,500 teachers pull in between $70,000 and $80,000 a year. Nearly 2,000 make salaries between $80,000 and $100,000, with a very lucky (and likely very experienced) 331 enjoying more than $100,000 in annual salary.
And then there's a benefits package that would be the envy of any worker not in the public sector. Medical, dental, pension - let's just say that anybody who puts in their time at the LAUSD won't be uncomfortable in their golden years.
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That's on a 180-day (or 36 week) per year schedule.
- kscaldef 16y agoA few bits of perspective on this: LA is one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. There's been some decline, but a few years ago a small, poorly-built house in an undesirable part of the metro area would typically run around $400K. LAUSD covers an enormous area. Teachers don't get much say in their assignments, so might be commuting 1.5 hours each way. At least some (possibly all) of LAUSD runs on a year-round calendar. Teachers don't get the same summer break as they would in many other districts. Most of their off-cycle time is spent doing professional development. Saying they only work 36 weeks a year is disingenuous.