Tennessee raises starting teacher pay to $50K, but teachers say it might not be enough

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee governor’s budget has been approved, raising starting teacher pay to $50,000.

However, is it enough to stop teachers from leaving the profession with today’s growing costs?

Teachers told FOX 17 News that the pay raise is a step in the right direction, but it’s not enough, as affordability continues to be a problem…

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