Teacher pay needs to nearly double to afford a typical house

It’s no secret it’s become increasingly difficult for most people to buy a home in the U.S. With mortgage rates above 7% and home prices continuing to rise, it’s challenging, in many cases, for the average American to buy a house—even hopeful homebuyers who make the greatest sacrifices. In fact, teacher pay would need to nearly double in order for them to afford a typical home in the U.S. Considering the level of selflessness teachers dedicate to their students, they continue to be severely underpaid. The median U.S. teacher salary...