Education - SquareOffs

Should Missouri students be allowed to switch public school districts?

Asked by ABC 17 News

459 Votes

Should Missouri students be allowed to switch public school districts?

68%

Yes Yes

32%

No No

68%

Yes

The House has passed a bill to allow such transfers.

The House has passed a bill to allow such transfers. Show Less

3 Comments

Lida Vitt

If your school is failing your child you should have the right to move your child to a school district that is not failing their students.

Max DeYoung

The funds should also be transferable to non-public, parochial, or private institutions if they have credentials approved by the state.

32%

No

Critics worry this could contribute to a funding crisis for education.

Critics worry this could contribute to a funding crisis for education. Show Less

1 Comment

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

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?

Do you think Proposition 123 will benefit Arizona's education?

Asked by 13 On Your Side

44 Votes

Do you think Proposition 123 will benefit Arizona's education?

20%

Yes Yes

80%

No No

20%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

80%

No

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

Education SquareOffs

Should Missouri students be allowed to switch public school districts?

68% Yes Yes

32% No No

68% Yes

32% No

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

33% Yes Yes

67% No No

33% Yes

67% No