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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is pushing to solidify a temporary salary increase for Louisiana teachers, but it requires voter approval.
The state faces a shortage of 2,500 teachers, leading to heavier workloads and difficulty attracting new talent.
Cynthia Posey from the Louisiana Federation of Teachers says while the pay raise is a step in the right direction, more action is needed to make salaries competitive.
College graduates in education earn 27 percent less than their peers, further complicating retention.
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