"Teachers are being asked to accept wage freezes AND pay more into their health and pension benefits"

As future teachers, we know that the salary is not that amazing.  This is especially worrisome, because there has been so many salary cuts and job loss in the education field. My mom, even before she heard about the budget cuts in education, has worried that it will be hard for me to find a job since the demand for teachers has decreased. "College seniors and current education majors must worry about the number of experienced teachers that are sitting on the sidelines in addition to the unlikelihood that school leaders will hire for new teaching posts this year." As always there is light at the end of the tunnel "However, I expect that schools will generally look to maintain their teaching staffs, contemplate replacing retiring teachers and hold off on creating new teaching positions for at least another year. The potential for job seekers to attain employment in education will dependent on their ability to develop skills, fit within the mission of the organization and grow professionally within the organization." What do you all think? Is this "light at the end of the tunnel" true or is it just us as teachers and future teachers wanting something positive to happen?


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