Oklahoma's recent teacher pay raise has brought attention to the state's underpaid support staff, sparking calls for their wages to be increased as well. Following a contentious debate over education funding, Oklahoma lawmakers approved a 20% pay raise for teachers, a move seen as a step in the right direction by educators. However, advocates argue that the state's school support staff, including cafeteria workers, custodians, and bus drivers, have been overlooked and deserve similar compensation. As Oklahoma's education system continues to face budget constraints, the push for higher wages for support staff has gained momentum, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive solution to address the state's education workforce shortages.
Oklahoma teacher pay raise sparks calls to boost school support staff wages KTUL