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Mississippi teachers paid less than in 2008, report finds

Mississippi teachers remain among the lowest paid in the country, and their salaries have declined when adjusted for inflation, according to a report from the state auditor’s office. The report highlights concerns over stagnant wages for educators over the past decade.

State Auditor Shad White called for a reallocation of education funds. He suggested reducing administrative spending to increase teacher salaries. White described administrative costs as

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is he executive editor of the Mississippi New Group, the largest digital only media company in Mississippi.

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