The average salary for teachers in Indiana is over $60,000, according to last year’s teacher compensation report. Although teacher pay is up from previous years, the state still pays less than most others.
An advocacy group said increasing pay and mental wellness programs could help retain talent across the state.
Teacher turnover has gone up in recent years, said Liz Coit, president of the Marion County Commission on Youth. She said raising wages could give teachers a better quality of life and help schools across the state attract new talent to fill open positions…