In St. Johns County, Florida, the school district and teachers’ union are in negotiations over teacher pay. Last December, discussions were halted after the groups failed to reach a deal. The most recent proposal included a modest pay increase, but the county’s teachers rejected it, stating that it did not meet their needs. Many teachers have expressed that they cannot afford to live in the county. The district reports that the average salary for teachers in St. Johns County is slightly over $51,000, which many teachers argue is insufficient to make ends meet in an increasingly expensive county. Even if…
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