[Quiller]

You're the one who said teachers were making a ton.

There are teachers I know who, if they weren't already financially comfortable, wouldn't be teaching. So no -- they're not in it for the money.

And they have been recruited by private schools -- but stay with public education out of seeing a need.

I'm with you -- pay teachers what it takes to fill the positions -- with talent, not someone who just keeps the seat warm and hands out worksheets.

Your comment is like saying, "Just pay mechanics enough to find someone who knows which end of the wrench to pick up."

You will pay for what you value, and value what you pay for.

[driftdiver]

“You’re the one who said teachers were making a ton.”

No I didn’t. I will say some are making much more than they are worth. Some are making less. If they want more money let them get a different job.

How much should we pay someone teaching 2+2?

Really how much is that worth, is it a hard skill to find?