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Broward County School Board approves 3% salary increase for educators

The Broward County School Board unanimously approved salary increases for educators for the 2024-25 school year.
 
That comes out to a 3% salary increase, on average, for eligible employees, including teachers, principals, and other leadership staff. 
 
According to a statement from the district, the increase represents an investment of over $31 million in employee compensation. 
 
At a special school board meeting on Monday, Superintendent Howard Hepburn said the agreement signals a commitment to educator retention.

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Natalie La Roche Pietri is the education reporter at WLRN.
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