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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]what difference does it make whether dc is compared to other cities or other states? by any conceivable standard, dc public schools are bad -- terrible even, given how lavish school budgets here are. we spend a f*ckton on schools and still dont get respectable results. [/quote]

Given that DC is one of the most expensive areas to live in the country should we really consider that the resources for schools are lavish? Salaries are certainly higher than elsewhere, but reflect living costs. Schools are woefully under-resourced in my opinion. We have been through three DCPS schools - there are never enough PE teachers to get the recommended amount of PE. There is no longer foreign language in elementary schools, librarians are always on the chopping block, there is usually not weekly science at the elementary school level and no support for a high quality science program, often specials teachers are provided as a half time position meaning that you cannot find a qualified candidate (i have experience on LSAT as a parent). Any discretionary funding that could help to ensure field trips gets sucked up to avoid staffing layoffs. Teachers use their own money for supplies. I am shocked by the underfunding although I do think that the average teacher salary is certainly not terrible at $100 K for about nine months of work if you consider all the vacation. I would say it is deserved rather than lavish. Not trying to be critical but i think there is a genuine misperception that DC overspends on education. I think it is the opposite.[/quote]

The average teacher in DC makes 68k. 6 figures is after 13 years of service.
NYC’s teachers also can make 100k. Just thought I’d add that.

I do think that we can cut costs elsewhere and fund more things for students, however some of those things are more staff and the teacher shortage isn’t boding well for future outcomes in public education.[/quote]

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