Newton for Everyone’s forum on Housing and Teachers’ Pay in Newton

Newton for Everyone’s forum on Housing and Teachers’ Pay in Newton

Newton for Everyone held a forum on "the growing challenge of teacher retention and housing costs" on Tuesday, September 30. Heather Peske, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), presented Newton-specific data on the challenge public school teachers face trying to purchase or rent in the city. NCTQ research found local housing costs increased by roughly 40%, while teacher salaries increased by 20%. To purchase a house in th…