South Dakota’s teacher pay lags, even after passage of a 2016 measure intended to raise pay, due to inflation, turnover, meager state aid increases and diverted raises — causing the state to slip back to 49th in national rankings. Gov. Kristi Noem proposes a 4% boost in state education funding, but experts highlight the need for consistent increases to bridge the gap and address broader issues that affect teacher salaries.
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