Facts and Talking Points I

Facts and Talking Points I

Every Springfield student has a basic right to

great public schools.

A qualified teacher in every classroom

Facts and Talking Points

Over the past two years, 25% of staff have left

More than 400 teachers left this past year

Those who are leaving are mostly experienced, licensed, and "highly qualified" teachers

Their replacements - while well-meaning and hard working - are overwhelmingly inexperienced, unlicensed, and not "highly qualified"

Lowest paid in Hampden County

Other districts paying teachers $5,000 - $18,000 more

A high percentage of new hires are on waivers; 90% of newly hired SPED teachers are on waivers