The Reform Alliance commends the Arkansas legislature on increasing the median salary for teachers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 14, 2021)– On Wednesday, The Reform Alliance commended the Arkansas legislature on increasing the median salary for teachers by $2,000.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed two bills Monday afternoon creating the Teacher Salary Equalization Fund, to raise the median salary from $49,822 to $51,822.
The Reform Alliance supports Arkansas teachers regardless of the model of education they choose to serve children. Managing Director Emmy Henley said The Reform Alliance has been privileged to work with teachers who help families find solutions to the challenges students face, including connecting those with special needs to the Succeed Scholarship.
"It’s important that we show teachers how much we value their commitment to educating Arkansas children," Henley said. "We are privileged to have many student-focused teachers in Arkansas that are looking out for the best interests of students."
ABOUT THE REFORM ALLIANCE: The Reform Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every K-12 student in Arkansas has equal access to a world-class education. The Reform Alliance is proud to manage the Succeed Scholarship at no cost to the State of Arkansas. Even small expenses like the cost of mailing checks to schools are paid for by a private foundation grant. Free educational resources and more information about The Reform Alliance are available at thereformalliance.org.
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