Peter Greene

Ohio currently operates five taxpayer-funded school voucher programs, spending over a billion dollars a year to send students to private schools.

Other Democratic governors have recently sold out their state's public schools by taking the money.

A new Senate bill aims to bring some transparency to how taxpayer-funded voucher dollars are being spent

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After creating a federal school voucher program, the Trump administration has had little trouble convincing red state governors to opt in.

A new report finds Nebraska and Vermont tops in their commitment to public education.

A new report finds Nebraska and Vermont tops in their commitment to public education.

A new report from the National Education Association reveals that teacher pay is failing to keep pace with inflation, with salaries falling 5% over the last decade when adjusted. While nominal average salaries saw a slight increase, the "teacher pay penalty" compared to other college graduates reached a record high in 2024, according to the Economic Policy Institute. The report highlights significant disparities, with 35% of districts offering starting salaries over $50,000, but 7% having maximum salaries below $60,000. Teachers in states with collective bargaining earn approximately $16,000 more. Salary growth and living wage comparisons vary widely by state, with Florida ranking 50th in average pay. The overall picture indicates a profession struggling to attract and retain talent due to insufficient financial incentives and persistent pay gaps.

The debate for blue and purple states includes one major question— would the federal vouchers benefit public schools by allowing them to take advantage of a federal revenue stream?

The NEA report shows there is still work to do with teacher pay in this country, while providing plenty of data for those looking to get a clearer state-by-state picture.