[phry]

Do you think teachers are working solely during the school year? Do you understand that the private sector already pays significantly more? There's a reason teachers have been striking across the country.

[r_smart]

Because they don't know what the median income is or understand the hidden cost of all of the benefits they get?

[jjeaff]

They are generally still below market wages even when accounting for benefits. The one place where things get a bit wonky is the job security in areas that have teacher's unions.