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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 the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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