[michaelmrose]

You are dealing with people with masters degrees in their field who you are trusting with the next generation.

There is no reason to expect to find more qualified people for less money when you are starting at 45% of median household income for the area.

Highly qualified individuals in other career tracks are often paid more while also lacking the relevant skills and education.

Industries that are lower paid are going to be even less qualified.

You attract superior talent by either paying more full stop.

Why don't you ask actual teachers.

[throwawaylaptop]

I do talk to actual teachers at many social events, and IMO they are a joke. Maybe it's hard to get this across in short messages.

Maybe take a look at reading and math proficiency rates... And then add in the fact that many kids propping up those stats are basically part time home schooled by parents after school and on the weekend to makeup for the lacking teachers.