Teacher Raises

Chris Kopel moved to Florida to take a job with Pinellas County Schools. Two months later, he lost his home and belongings to Hurricane Helene.

The tentative deal would raise wages for more experienced teachers and lift a salary cap, priorities that the teachers union stressed throughout negotiations.

The Hillsborough teacher's union and school district came closer to reaching a new agreement on salary increases, but left the bargaining table on Thursday without closing the gap.

Several districts are still in negotiations with unions.

Throughout the month of May, WUSF will feature the voices of local teachers, as they describe the challenges they face, in their own words.

The referendum aims to make district salaries more competitive with nearby counties.

Throughout the month of May, WUSF will feature the voices of local teachers, as they describe the challenges they face, in their own words.

Lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott reached a compromise on $480 million in raises for teachers and other school workers.The raises are part of a $74 billion…