Philadelphia Teachers Receive Long-Awaited Pay Boost. In a major victory for the city's educators, the Philadelphia School Board has approved a new contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT), paving the way for significant pay increases and bonuses for thousands of city teachers. The agreement, the result of months of negotiations, includes raises and bonuses that are expected to benefit both veteran and new teachers, providing a much-needed financial boost to the city's educators. The contract approval comes as a welcome relief to teachers who have been advocating for improved compensation and working conditions, and marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to address teacher shortages and improve student outcomes in Philadelphia's public schools.
Philly teachers’ raises and bonuses are on the way with the school board’s approval of the PFT contract Inquirer.com