Fairfax Co. teachers can’t afford to live near where they work, report finds

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I was a young, brand new teacher, I had a roommate. And, yes, it took a large portion of my income. This was decades ago.

When I moved to DC after law school to work at DOJ I had a roommate. In an apartment. That is all I could afford for years. And we lawyers didn't cry about it.

Who is crying about it? WTOP?

[Anonymous]

The state could add a tax credit for households who live in Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun and earn under $150k. But they wont.

[Anonymous]

No, the state won’t help. They just take from NoVa, they don’t give. Especially since the voters of NoVa decided to get rid of many of our experienced legislators with key committee positions in favor of novices with no tecord of achievement like Pekarsky.

[Anonymous]

Fairfax County should have subsidized housing for teachers, this is one group that deserves the benefit of subsidized housing. I live in McLean and if they were to propose affordable housing for teachers in my neighborhood, that I would wholeheartedly support.

[Anonymous]

In other news, water is wet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:most people cannot when they first start working. it's not just teachers.

I’m in my 13th year of teaching with a Master’s degree. My college kid qualifies for a Pell grant. Pell grants are for low income students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Fairfax County should have subsidized housing for teachers, this is one group that deserves the benefit of subsidized housing. I live in McLean and if they were to propose affordable housing for teachers in my neighborhood, that I would wholeheartedly support.

It says, "...the school district does have partnerships that help create affordable housing opportunities for employees".
I found this: https://www.fcps.edu/careers/salary-and-benefits/housing-programs-opportunities

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:most people cannot when they first start working. it's not just teachers.

Do most people still have this issue when they are 10, 15, or 20 years into their careers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:most people cannot when they first start working. it's not just teachers.

I’m in my 13th year of teaching with a Master’s degree. My college kid qualifies for a Pell grant. Pell grants are for low income students.

Pell Grants don't have an upper income limit. It is about demonstrating need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:most people cannot when they first start working. it's not just teachers.

I’m in my 13th year of teaching with a Master’s degree. My college kid qualifies for a Pell grant. Pell grants are for low income students.

Pell Grants don't have an upper income limit. It is about demonstrating need.

I think it also takes into account what the tuition is at the school of your choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:most people cannot when they first start working. it's not just teachers.

I’m in my 13th year of teaching with a Master’s degree. My college kid qualifies for a Pell grant. Pell grants are for low income students.

Pell Grants don't have an upper income limit. It is about demonstrating need.

I think it also takes into account what the tuition is at the school of your choice.

It's in-state tuition and he lives at home. He also got free lunch at school when he was younger. Needless to say, he won't be going into teaching and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone as a career choice. Way too much stress for the pay.

[Anonymous]

FCPS can convert the outdoor modular classroom units and convert them to onsite resident housing.

Rent could be reduced or altogether free in exchange to be a weekend teacher supporting students at school.

[Anonymous]

House prices have skyrocketed. We could not afford the house we live in now if we tried to buy it today. Yes, I’m a teacher but DH isn’t.

[Anonymous]

Everyone I know here with a masters makes 160000+. Many are over 200,000. I have a masters and make half that much with fewer perks. Salaries are a problem for teachers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FCPS can convert the outdoor modular classroom units and convert them to onsite resident housing.

Rent could be reduced or altogether free in exchange to be a weekend teacher supporting students at school.

Really? You want teachers to live in metal boxes?