Restore Funding

• $300 million in cuts since 2008.

• Third largest cuts in the country to student spending

• 47th in per pupil expenditures

Source: National Center for Education Statistics and Center on Budget & Policy Priorities

Impact of funding cuts

• Problems recruiting and retaining teachers

Source: National Education Association Rankings and Estimates 2011

Years of Experience Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree

0 $31,600 $32,800 $34,0001 $31,975 $33,175 $34,3752 $32,350 $33,550 $34,7503 $32,725 $33,925 $35,1254 $33,100 $34,300 $35,5005 $33,500 $34,700 $35,9006 $33,900 $35,100 $36,3007 $34,300 $35,500 $36,7008 $34,700 $35,900 $37,1009 $35,100 $36,300 $37,500

10 $35,950 $37,575 $39,62511 $36,375 $38,000 $40,05012 $36,800 $38,425 $40,47513 $37,225 $38,850 $40,90014 $37,650 $39,275 $41,32515 $38,075 $39,700 $41,75016 $38,500 $40,125 $42,17517 $38,925 $40,550 $42,60018 $39,350 $40,975 $43,02519 $39,775 $41,400 $43,45020 $40,200 $41,825 $43,87521 $40,625 $42,250 $44,30022 $41,050 $42,675 $44,72523 $41,475 $43,100 $45,15024 $41,900 $43,525 $45,575

25+ $42,325 $43,950 $46,000

• After 25 years in the classroom, a teacher will only make around between $10,725-$12,000 more than where they started.

• The majority of school districts (323) only receive the state minimum salary.

• Teacher’s haven’t received a raise since 2007.

Impact of funding cuts

Impact of funding cuts

• In the past three years, Oklahoma has lost 1,500 teaching positions and enrolled more than 22,000 more students. This has greatly increased class sizes.

Impact of funding cuts

Impact of funding cuts

Impacts of funding cuts

Impact of funding cuts

Benefits of Restoring Funding

• Providing quality professional development to enhance and sharpen teacher tools.

• Lower class sizes to provide better opportunities for student achievement.

• Provide necessary materials to schools and the classroom so teachers can produce 21st century learners and thoughtful citizens that will be able to compete in our global economy.

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