Teachers have one of the most important jobs in our communities and their income should reflect that.
While the STARS act helped school districts increase teacher pay, its short-term nature made some very small schools hesitant to opt in. By prioritizing long-term investment in teacher pay, we are prioritizing the education, and therefore life-long productivity and fulfillment, of our young people.
A large investment now will pay off in the future with a well-educated population.
“Why some districts opted out of Montana’s high-profile STARS Act,” Montana Free Press. June 2, 2025
