Michigan School District Gives Teachers a $10,000 Raise
One Michigan school district is appreciating its teachers by giving them a $10,000 raise. It’s the same school district that recently announced it would have a new scholarship program offering…
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Getty ImagesOne Michigan school district is appreciating its teachers by giving them a $10,000 raise.
It's the same school district that recently announced it would have a new scholarship program offering full tuition to students in the district.
That district is Battle Creek Public Schools. According to a press release, teachers in the district will get an average increase of more than $10,000 to their salary for the 2023-24 school year. The move is due to an agreement between the district and the Battle Creek Education Association union. Earlier this month, Battle Creek Public Schools announced their Bearcat Advantage scholarship program, which gives full tuition coverage to students in the district. That money is thanks to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
"We knew that this scholarship would not exist without the passion and commitment of BCPS teachers," Kimberly Carter, BCPS superintendent said in a statement. "Teachers are the heart and soul of the district." Anthony Pennock, president of BCEA, added, "Together, we know this agreement and significant increase will help attract new teachers to the district and support our current members while honoring the commitment they have made to all of our students."
The district added that they hope their partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will increase enrollment in their schools. More enrollment would help the district provide better pay to their staff, the district said in a press release. According to the National Education Association, the average starting salary for a teacher in Michigan is $38,963. That's below the national average of $42,844. Now, thanks to the pay increase, starting pay for teachers in BCPS will go from $40,170 to $50,000, according to a press release.
Picking the right college to attend is a daunting task. I remember going through the process, and it wasn't easy, although living close to one of the biggest universities in the country made it a bit easer, as I picked Michigan State University.
Some students really want to have fun in college. I mean, having fun is important, but my little bit of advice is to pick a school that has a good record in your chosen program and where you think you'll be able to grow both academically and socially.
That said, the staff at Barstool Sports has put together a list of the Top 50 Party Schools in the country. I don't really see a metric behind why these schools were chosen, but Barstool is known for their party-happy web content, so they must have done some kind of research. As it turns out, Michigan has two of the top party schools in the U.S. Michigan comes in at No. 39 on the list, and Michigan State is No. 27. I actually think both schools have great academics, too, so maybe the mantra is work hard, play hard.
My buddy Joe Winner over at ESPN Florida first posted this story, noting that this is quite a comprehensive list. Read on for the full scoop on the top 50 party schools in the U.S., and best of luck in your college search!
Top 50 'Party Schools' in the U.S.
This list is via Barstool Sports. My buddy Joe Winner over at ESPN Florida first posted this story, noting that this is quite a comprehensive tally. Read on for the full scoop on the top 50 party schools in the U.S., and best of luck in your college search!
