Is $40,000 enough for a minimum teacher salary?

Asked by ABC 17 News

502 Votes

Is $40,000 enough for a minimum teacher salary?

33%

Yes Yes

67%

No No

33%

Yes

Gov. Mike Parson has proposed one-year grant funding to increase base salaries.

Gov. Mike Parson has proposed one-year grant funding to increase base salaries. Show Less

2 Comments

Zaos Gonzolez

40K?!?!? Its more than enough. GORSH, I'd say just giving them a cheese sandwich is enough. If you send your children into the care of another, you do not love your children.

67%

No

The fix is temporary and some argue the raise isn't enough to stay competitive.

The fix is temporary and some argue the raise isn't enough to stay competitive. Show Less

5 Comments

Al Cox

Teachers have to go through so much just to get certifications and are now vilified more than ever. Its a thankless job that's never gotten enough credit (and pay) it deserves.

Robin

The teachers work way too hard and deal with way too much much for the pay they get. They teach the children of what is going to be our future leaders and I want them to have the best possible education.

Miranda Bell

I'm a teacher. And Missouri's retirement system takes 14.5% off the top without permission. We work hard but we are hardly left with a living wage.

Catherine Collins

In 1989 the min teacher's salary for the state of MO was 18,000. Using an inflation calculator it would be approximately 43,500 today. Many teachers work 2nd or Summer jobs to supplement their salaries.

marks411war

Is this question really needing to be asked? Really ? This is what society is reduced to? Paying football and baseball and a host of other sports players HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS PER GAME OF 3 OR 4 HOURS duration all the while paying first responders and K thru 12 educators pennies... Really?

Should local communities have concerns about data center projects?

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128 Votes

Should local communities have concerns about data center projects?

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

1 Comment

Max

People should always be concerned about their community.

22%

No

1 Comment

Toasty

Main stream media again stirring up fake outrage?

Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

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138 Votes

Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

2 Comments

Eric Smith

Trump has destroyed every thing. Living in a median begging for money for my booze...but still have my phone and EBT card.

Max

Amen, to that Eric. I know exactly how you feel, and what you are saying. A liberal's interpretation of Proverbs 22:9. Your satire is exquisite.

Fred

We're headed for a DEEP recession ... be smart and tighten your belts!

41%

No

4 Comments

Fat Guy Outdoors

Why would it change? I have more money now.

HelenHighwater

Never had a big budget for holidays or birthdays. We have too much stuff already so we concentrate on time together and a few useful thoughtful gifts, often hand-made.

Max

Obviously, an article regarding Christmas, will not get many views in a blue city like Columbia.

Steve Baumann

It is what it is

Max

On Christmas, my kids often just ask me for meaningful advice. They are in their fifties, and they have learned enough to know, that they can always learn more. We still give each other the benefits of our skills that we have acquired over the years. These gifts are priceless, and they last forever.

Max

Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the Son of God. The celebration focuses on the Incarnation, or God becoming human. You don't need money to celebrate that.

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Is $40,000 enough for a minimum teacher salary?

33% Yes Yes

67% No No

33% Yes

67% No

Should local communities have concerns about data center projects?

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

59% Yes Yes

41% No No

59% Yes

41% No

33%

Yes Yes

67%

No No

33%

Yes

67%

No

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

41%

No