There are a variety of factors that affect teacher pay. But one often overlooked factor is progressive tax policies that allow states to raise and provide the funding educators and their students deserve.
Alex Welch
Alex joined ITEP in 2021 as the digital and creative manager. He leads the organization’s graphic design work and content creation for email, social media and website. Prior to joining ITEP, Alex served as the Digital & Media Manager for the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.
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blog May 16, 2024 Better Tax Codes Help Boost Teacher Pay
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blog January 14, 2022 The Compelling Data and Moral Case for Continuing the Child Tax Credit Expansion
In just six short months, the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC), enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), decreased the number of children living in poverty by 40 percent. ITEP estimated that the lowest-income 20 percent of households with children would receive a 35 percent income boost from this policy alone in 2021. This is a meaningful, life-changing sum.