(KOAM) — School is in full swing throughout the 4-States.
As part of the kick off of the school year, WalletHub is releasing a report that found where the Best States are for Teachers.
WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 24 key indicators of teacher-friendliness and teachers’ income growth to the pupil-teacher ratio to public-school spending per student.
Top 10 Best States for Teachers:
- New York
- Washington
- Virginia
- Utah
- Maryland
- Illinois
- Georgia
- Florida
- California
- Indiana
Missouri ranked 34, Kansas ranked 38, Arkansas ranked 39, and Oklahoma ranked 43 on the list.
“Despite having one of the most crucial jobs in America – educating the next generation – teachers are often underpaid and underappreciated. The states that make a teaching career the most rewarding are those that compensate educators well, invest heavily in educational resources, pass laws that improve school-system quality, and provide supportive conditions that lead to low turnover,” says Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst.