Teachers OK raise but say it is only part of problem (HI)

[struggle4progress]

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By Dan Martin
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Public-school teachers overwhelmingly approved a new two-year contract yesterday that raises salaries nearly 10 percent. <snip>

"I support this but there's one thing I know: It's not just about our salary. There are a lot of other things that need to be addressed," said Jason Okamoto, a teacher at Lanakila Elementary School.

The Hawaii State Teachers Association said 92 percent of teachers voting across the state chose to ratify a contract that lifts salaries by an average 9.56 percent by the 2006-07 school year.

It also restores a popular previous health plan and provides an avenue for addressing the mounting workload teachers face in an era of heightened school accountability. <snip>

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[Dagaz]

1. 10%?

Man I'm in the wrong career.