As the school year begins in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, it is crucial to recognize the invaluable contributions of educators across the nation. Teaching is the profession that creates all other professions, yet they often find themselves undervalued and underpaid.
As schools begin to start, many school districts across the state face teacher shortages. In Florida, the average teacher’s salary just dropped to 50th in the country , according to the National Education Association.
Florida should be ashamed to wear this badge of dishonor. As a former public school teacher and principal, I know firsthand how important our teachers are and how hard they work. I began teaching in the 1970s when our schools were deeply segregated and underfunded…