(Lomira) Tony Evers discussed the need to find more funding to help pay teachers better wages while at a recent stop at the Lomira School District. The governor says it is important for teachers to have options.
“We’re starting with a teacher apprenticeship where they’d be able to go and as their learning get some compensation so they’ll stay in the profession,” says Evers. “So, we’re doing everything we can to expand it.”
Evers says it comes down to valuing and honoring our teachers.
“It’s really hard work…doesn’t pay a lot…pays some…puts food on the table, obviously…but it’s a profession that we need to give it some dignity especially when times are tough,” says Evers.
The governor has called for a special session this month to target investments in the state’s education workforce. Evers is proposing $9.4-million to provide stipends to student teachers and interns, more than $2-million-dollars in stipends for teachers who agree to train and oversee student teachers or interns, and $50,000 for stipends to school library interns.
