Mississippi ranks top in a National Rural Education Association report for needing more education funding, particularly for rural districts, with teachers earning $13,000 less annually than average rural teachers in other states.
Mississippi ranks top in a National Rural Education Association report for needing more education funding, particularly for rural districts. The report reveals Mississippi teachers earn about $13,000 less annually than the average rural teacher in other states, while administration spending has increased despite a drop in student numbers. The association is working with other groups to address these issues and improve the state's education system.
March 11, 2024
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