One of the questions in the “Let Your Voices Be Heard,” Gubernatorial Forum at Tafuna High School last week related to the turnover of teachers who leave for better paying jobs.
The candidates were asked what they would do to entice educators to continue teaching.
The Iaulualo and Tapaau team said one of the main reasons why educators leave for other jobs is because the pay is not good, which deprives students of good teachers to provide quality education.
Governor candidate Iaulualo Fa’afetai Talia said they will look at reclassification of teacher salaries to ensure educators receive salaries that they deserve.
Their plan is to develop the economy and generate new revenues for ASG to fund the budget and offer better salaries for teachers.
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Answering for the Lemanu/Talauega team candidate for Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga said teaching is one of the toughest jobs, the salary is not good but teachers have to buy supplies for their classrooms.
He said their team will continue the good works done by the current administration teacher salaries.
He also acknowledged the many new facilities like classrooms, cafeterias, restrooms and other educational facilities built by the current administration.
Lemanu said they will offer special tax credits and incentives for teachers.
Candidate for Lt Governor in the Nua/Satele team, Tapumanaia Galu Satele Jr. emphasized the contribution of teachers and gave a snapshot of their plan to elevate the teaching profession.
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