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D.C. Urged to Boost Pay for Special Education Teachers

10/11/2025

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The National Council on Teacher Quality released an analysis showing the D.C. region must improve attracting and retaining special education and English language learner teachers.
Hawaii is the only state providing adequate compensation to attract new educators.
Heather Peske, the council’s president, notes that D.C. and Maryland rank among the top jurisdictions for English language learners and urges stronger financial incentives, including differentiated pay and loan forgiveness.

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Story summary

The National Council on Teacher Quality released an analysis showing the D.C. region must improve attracting and retaining special education and English language learner teachers.
Hawaii is the only state providing adequate compensation to attract new educators.
Heather Peske, the council’s president, notes that D.C. and Maryland rank among the top jurisdictions for English language learners and urges stronger financial incentives, including differentiated pay and loan forgiveness.