The letters to the editor highlight ongoing issues in California's education funding and teacher compensation. Writer Diego Reyes criticizes the inequality in school funding, where a child's education is tied to their zip code, and commends State Sen. Dave Cortese's efforts to rectify this imbalance. Elicia Baron addresses a tentative agreement in Gilroy for a modest teacher raise, emphasizing that this is just the beginning and advocating for higher ongoing investments in teacher support to reduce burnout and enhance retention, essential given the rising cost of living.
It's outrageous that a child's education still depends on the ZIP code where they live. Wealthy districts continue to thrive, while others are struggling with limited resources. This is not equality in education.
State Sen. Dave Cortese is stepping forward to fix this by helping schools that can't raise enough through property taxes, but this is just a start. States must fully commit funding to schools based on the students' needs.
The modest 2.5% raise, support for special education teachers, and better health benefits show respect for the people shaping our children's futures. But respect should be sustainable.
With the cost of living rising and burnout affecting educators, we can't afford to lose good teachers to better-paying districts; or worse, to other careers.
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