Educators and teachers' unions speak out after DeSantis invests $1.25 billion
ORLANDO, Fla. — It's a historic investment into the Florida education system, and that's exactly how Gov. Ron DeSantis described the $1.25 billion that he's promising to allocate to boost teachers' starting salaries. And while many applauded the move, some say there are other issues that need to be addressed.
During the announcement DeSantis said, “This is the most we’ve ever done in Florida history," as he discussed plans to dedicate more than a billion dollars toward pay increases for educators. While many applauded from the room, a teachers’ unions representative had other things to say about the lack of involvement educators have actually had in this issue.
"It’s kind of hard to find com...
