Noem Forgives Scheming Teachers, Offers 6% RaisesGovernor Kristi Noem has spent the past year blaming South Dakota teachers for the January 6 insurrection and accusing them of scheming to foist radical leftist ideology on our helpless children. This has served as a point of interest for many, as South Dakota falls dead last in the U.S. in average teacher pay according to the National Education Association. Taxpayer dollars fund education, and the governor’s recommendation for educational funding sets a precedent, one that can be continued in the future while keeping a balanced budget in South Dakota. New Mexico’s Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan is proposing a 7% increase in teacher pay, with starting pay going up in some cases by 20%. Hmmm… even when she tries to think big, Governor Noem may not be thinking big enough.

Source: The Guardian December 13, 2021 15:53 UTC