Ifirmly believe that teachers aren't paid enough for the incredibly important jobs they do, but a recent study just found that Illinois teachers are paid more, and treated better than educators in most other states.

Respect for Illinois Teachers

As the daughter of a retired Illinois teacher, I know firsthand how much passion, energy, and sacrifice goes into education. I grew up watching my mom grade papers at night, worry about her students, take classes every summer, and spend her own money preparing for the upcoming school year.

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Teaching isn't a job you can simply clock in and out of every day. It takes heart, dedication, a constant thirst for knowledge, and the ability to adapt to new things all the time. Teaching shoul

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