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A high cost of living and lack of a pension strain teachers in Alaska. Would bonuses help keep them?
Summary by Ground News
Alaska is the only U.S. state that does not offer teachers a pension. Researchers say teacher pay and benefits have not kept up with other states. Districts are facing teacher shortages and multimillion-dollar deficits. Alaska led the country in the share of students who missed at least 10% of the 2021-22 school year.