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  Perhaps the largest obstacle for improving Arkansas' public educational system is disillusionment. The career and earning potential is sacrificed to the betterment of society as the new Arkansas teacher enters into an occupation that compensates well below the average income for those with similar education. Arkansas has been hovering around 45th of 50 states each year with regard to teacher salaries. Such a situation is ripe for the process of disenchantment and frustration. Brand new teachers are typically treated as if they know very little and their sincere interest in helping the younger generations accounts for very little. It is a hard road, but there are ways of making the career of an Arkansas educator rewarding and satisfying.

  Future Arkansas Teachers: There are ways to ward off the nebulous cloud of complacency. There are steps that can be taken to help you stear away from becoming the uptight and unhappy teacher you remember from your own grade school years. However, the answer does not lie in convincing yourself of your own dedication. Success in a field as difficult as teaching requires the courage to face the harsh realities within education. Truth... teachers are paid poorly and at some point, unless you have money coming from a wealthy uncle, you are going to be frustrated while you're friends are buying new homes, boats and cars and you are struggling to pay the mortgage on your aging condo. However, there are ways to minimize such a circumstance. With an advanced degree such as a Master's or PhD, young teachers can start out their careers with significantly larger incomes. As a new teacher with an advanced degree, you will experience a higher level of respect from your colleagues when they see you behaving like a veteran due to your better understanding of the system of education. If you're going to enter the world of public education, make sure you do what you have to in order to keep yourself happy and satisfied. Otherwise you are inevitably heading down the road of a burn-out.

  Current Arkansas Teachers and Administrators: It is up to you to set the pace for those beneath you. For new teachers, as for the students of your classroom and entire school, you are a mentor and an example. Spread the wisdom of your experience and encourage through your own actions. Give yourself financial freedom by earning your Master's degree, Doctorate degree or administrative credentials. Strengthen your earning power and give weight to your words with the dignity of higher education.

  


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Average Beginning Teacher Salary:
$31,703 Average Teacher Salary: $46,597 Average Administrator Salary:
$76,050 Elementary School Principals:
$75,144 Middle School Principals:
$80,060 High School Principals:
$86,160

On average, teachers with masters degrees will earn $8,000 to $10,000 more each year than those with only a bachelors degree.

Consequently, in order to attain a position as an administrator, a masters, PhD or Ed D. is required.

On average, Administrators will earn around $30,000 more each year than their hard working, teacher cohorts!

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"I decided to go to graduate school and earn my Master of Arts in Education because I am inspired by new knowledge. I feel in order to perform my job to the best of my ability, I need to keep up with current practices and trends in the field of education." - Sara Marvez -- 6th grade science teacher

"Gaining my Masters degree has earned me respect from Administrators and colleagues. Also, my salary has benefitted greatly. The cost of graduate school was paid off in only a couple years." - Thomas Bjornson -- high school english teacher

"Postgraduate study was a personal goal of mine and completing my Masters degree has given me a great sense of personal satisfaction, it has also increased my efficiency in the classroom and my marketability in the job market."- Janet O'Reilly -- 8th grade social studies teacher

"I found my online courses efficient and friendly. I had a desire to go to graduate school, but I didn't want to go through the nonsense of another undergraduate degree, bumping shoulders with students a third my age who have very little understanding of real life or the benefits of real knowledge. A friend recommended online education and I haven't looked back since. At the age of 53, I love my job more than ever. I get so much satisfaction knowing that many of my students respect me for what I do as a teacher. I am able to face any sort of situation that arises in my classroom with complete confidence."
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