oh boy, do I absolutely agree that there are loads of teachers out there who are not even worth $5000!!!
But, do you think that if the pay was a bit better, then you'd get more qualified teachers?
Nope.
The best people who could teach kids will not do it for any money. The best teachers are those who instill discipline, adapt their methods based upon students abilities and learning behavior, and reward success in a pro-active way. All ways that teachers are no longer allowed to teach.
Now teachers must follow zero-tolerance policies while following the pre-set methodology and syllabus requirements while catering to the lowest common denominator in the classroom lest a student fail.
Good teachers are leaving the profession because parents and politicians want them to help raise bratty little know-nothings. More money will not keep good teachers.