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Corey DeAngelis: The School Choice Wave Sweeping America
The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie
Effects of School Choice on Teacher Salaries and Autonomy
Since 1970, despite a 170% increase in per-student spending, teacher salaries have only risen by 10%, highlighting a misallocation of resources away from classrooms. The growth in the number of school administrators, which surged by 90% since 2000, suggests that funds are primarily benefiting administrative roles rather than directly enhancing education for students. This monopoly in public schooling lacks the incentive to invest appropriately in teaching staff. Research indicates that increased competition from charter and private schools positively influences public school teacher salaries, motivating school employers to allocate resources more effectively. Additionally, examples from the pandemic era reveal that teachers who transition to smaller educational settings experience greater job satisfaction, maintain similar salaries, and enjoy increased autonomy due to reduced bureaucratic constraints. Advocating for school choice not only serves students but can also empower teachers, emphasizing the need for supportive networks like a 'teachers for liberty' movement to amplify their voices against entrenched systems.
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