[itsahoot]

We already require continuing education for our teachers paid for by our tax dollars.

Nope teachers have to pay for their own continuing education. That does however lead to higher pay in most cases.

[so_real]

The private school I'm associated with here in Wisconsin, does reimburse professional development expenses. But if I've spoken out of turn with regard to the larger picture, mea culpa. I do recall that as part of the 2017 state budget in Wisconsin, we pretty much did away with professional development requirements. But as to how they interact with the budget, I do not have first hand knowledge.