In The Education Masters Degree Factory article, it states that in Florida they have considered eliminating extra pay for teachers who have furthered their education. The reasoning for the cut is strictly for monetary reasons. It will save the state of Florida 3% of their teaching personnel costs. The first question that comes to mind is where will they allocate this money when the economy returns to previously seen levels. Will they use it for extra curricular activities, school renovations, or spend the money elsewhere. In my opinion the money should be pumped back into education for student's benefits.
I am pursuing my masters as we speak in Education. I believe that no matter what they do as a state or nation on the this subject will not deter me from teaching. I would be willing to say that most teachers have 2 reasons for attaining a masters, one for monetary purposes and obtaining necessary professional development to grow in ones career. As teachers we are always changing and adapting our style and curriculum to better educate our students. So I don't think that eliminating extra pay for being highly qualified will deter people from bettering them selves with more education. However if we look at the surveys taken by teachers that are currently negotiating their contracts, they have stated that the one thing they would not give up is their step increase. In any other profession when you further your education or professional development you are compensated for it. So the question arises will teaching still be considered a profession in the coming years?
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