[1L]

No, rather it reflects that Texas teachers earn less than the Ntaional Average, however, I would submit, that once you consider actual costs of living, they come a little closer...

According to the AFT, Texas is 27th in the country in teacher salary (average, I guess). Since that's right in the middle, I would argue that makes specific Texas examples very relevent.

[KineticKitty]

If I remember correctly, aren't Texas teachers required to also purchase their own class supplies?

[hobbes1]

According to the AFT, Texas is 27th in the country in teacher salary (average, I guess). Since that's right in the middle,

Don't think I am being insulting by pointing out 4th grade math, but Median is VERY VERY different than Average...