Sen. Millett: For Maine students’ sake, we must do more to support their teachers

In an OpEd published in today’s Portland Press Herald, Sen. Rebecca Millett wrote about the importance of supporting Maine educators. Paying top teachers to mentor new ones, and increasing teachers’ base wages would support teacher quality and attract more people to teaching.

The importance of a teacher’s work can’t be overstated. It’s an honorable profession that deserves our respect and gratitude.

Today, however, morale among our teachers is woefully low. Turnover is high. Enrollment in teacher preparation programs is at its lowest across our country. If educators hold our future in their hands, we need to make sure they feel valued, respected and have the training and support to be successful.

Be sure to read the full OpEd, available here.