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Michigan teacher pay down 29% since 1995, creating ‘uphill battle’ for schools, study says
DATE: August 23, 2026
Michigan teachers have experienced a steeper decline in average salaries over the last 30 years than in any other state, and according to one recent study, that’s despite nearly three-quarters of Michiganders supporting paying teachers more.
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