The Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy today issued its State of the State of Florida report, which compares Florida?s education, health and human services, and tax fairness with other states. Among the organization?s findings: In 2009-2010, teachers salaries in the Sunshine State ranked 37th in the United States. #
The Sun-Sentinel today reported that: #
The Broward County School District last year paid about 34 of its painters and 24 of its roofers at least $59,000 ? more per day than it paid teachers with 16 years of experience. #
Seventeen stock clerks earned $52,000 or more, while 18 grass cutters and three pest-sprayers were paid about $50,000 ? each making more per day than most 10-year teachers. #
Taxpayers also paid two mail clerks about $49,000, more per day than many 7-year teachers. #
Everything I know about why a company locates a business...says the company looks for a competent, educated workforce from which to draw, as one of its main criteria.
Yet, in Florida, we are about to give the new governor $400 Million to open an office of Economic Development...money that has been taken from trust funds that fund basic needs like infrastructure, safety nets for the disabled, etc. etc., and we are cutting education even further.
So, what's wrong with this picture?
