State Senator Winnie Brinks says teachers feel under assault. They don’t feel supported, morale is low, and pay and benefits have been flat for more than a decade.
“Teachers are talking about how this isn’t just about money. It’s about valuing educators and about putting kids first, and teachers are feeling this system is letting them down,” Brinks said.
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