John Archibald: Salary Disparities Between Teachers and Superintendents
Sarah Delia | August 21, 2014
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It’s good to be king, but as John Archibald says, it’s super to be superintendent. The salaries earned by superintendent vs. teachers in Alabama is significant to say the least. We take a look at those numbers and what it means for Alabama educators. Plus, is it fair to compare present day Ferguson, Missouri to Birmingham, Alabama in the 1960’s?