A long-awaited pay raise for Guam Department of Education teachers and principals has been approved, marking a significant step toward addressing teacher shortages and improving retention. However, officials have acknowledged that the allocated funds fall short of the full amount required, leaving a $26 million gap to ensure the raises are fully implemented. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about workforce challenges in the education sector, where compensation has been a key point of contention. Details on how the shortfall will be addressed remain unclear, raising questions about the timeline for complete pay adjustments.
Pay increase for GDOE teachers, principals approved; $26M more needed for raises guampdn.com
