Vocabulary:
- allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/
- legislator /LEJ-is-ley-ter/
- lawmaker /LAW-mey-ker/
- license /LAHY-suhns/
- purchase /PUR-chuhs/
[noun] a process of giving out a part of a whole
The admin had a meeting on allocation of funds for various projects.
[noun] a politician who has a power to make or change a law
The legislators had a session regarding the new income tax law.
[noun] a politician who is responsible for making laws
Her dream is to become a lawmaker.
[verb] to have an official document that allows you to do something
She is a licensed elementary teacher.
[verb] to buy something
She purchased a new car yesterday.
Teachers from Phoenix, Arizona held a protest against the current budgetary allocation for school. They staged a walk out despite the promise made by some legislators that they will increase teachers’ salary by 5% in 2021. Some teachers do not believe the proposed salary increase will be implemented. According to Cindi Morton, an elementary teacher, she has been working as an educator for 10 years now, but lawmakers have never passed a law supporting the salary and school budget increase.
The lack of budget allocation for the school sector resulted to multiple issues. Some licensed teachers chose to pursue careers with higher salary. Because of this, there are thousands of uncertified individuals working as a teacher just to fill in the need. Meanwhile, teachers are purchasing school supplies out of their own pocket to provide the needs of the students.
The lack of budget allocation for the school sector resulted to multiple issues. Some licensed teachers chose to pursue careers with higher salary. Because of this, there are thousands of uncertified individuals working as a teacher just to fill in the need. Meanwhile, teachers are purchasing school supplies out of their own pocket to provide the needs of the students.
True or False:
- Students walked out of their classrooms.
- Legislators promised a salary increase for teachers in 2022.
- There are hundreds of uncertified individuals working as teachers.
- Cindi Morton has been an English teacher for 10 years.
- Lawmakers have never passed a law that favors salary and school fund increase.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think budget allocation for the school sector should be raised? Why or why not?
- Do you agree that protests will help teachers achieve a salary increase? Discuss.
- In your opinion, what are the reasons why some lawmakers don’t support salary and school fund increase?
- If you were a lawmaker, would you author a bill that supports teachers’ salary increase? Discuss.
- Should education be a country’s top priority? Why or why not?
Express Your Opinion:
- “The future of today is in my classroom today.” – Anonymous
- “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
- “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” – Aristotle