Not exact matches
But 56 percent of independents thought teacher unions had «done more harm than good,» 54 percent supported school vouchers, and only 34 percent
favored raising teacher
salaries, once they had been informed about average
salary levels in their state.
A clear majority of respondents
favor higher
levels of per pupil expenditure and higher teacher
salaries.
In doing so, they will advance the interest of the median teacher,
favoring a
leveling of
salary scales instead of differentiation by merit.
Instead of 55 percent in
favor, only 38 percent of those informed of current pay
levels endorse
salary increases.
In 2008, the portion
favoring higher
salaries among those told average
salary levels in their state was no less than 54 %.