Look at other states!

I am a former NJ teacher and have taught in two other states as well. There is no question that teachers' total compensation packages are low. If we have a shortage of teachers we need to increase the total overall compensation. Now, there are some issues here. First, NJEA is fear-mongering. I taught in MA where every teacher pays 25% of healthcare and 11% of their salaries to the pension fund. MA ranks right up there with NJ as having the best public school system when we look at student performance. We should also pay teachers based on supply and demand. If we have 300 applicants for a history position and 10 for a science position we should be offering more pay to the science teacher. Universities use this approach and it works. Why should a single teacher not be rewarded for saving the district healthcare costs versus a teacher with four total members on the policy? This is why a healthcare contribution is critical and fair. Increase wages, pay a portion of healthcare!

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