I've said this here before but it is worth repeating. My coworkers daughters both went to college and got their teachers degrees and certifications. One of them teaches high school in my district and and another one not far from here. Both under 30 years old, pulling down over 100k a year They are both sports coaches too so there's no summer off for them. Always active. School is always open.
They don't have to worry about being arrested for showing a kid a book or saying something sensitive that upsets karen's son or daughter.
I only hope more good young teachers flock to our area after they realize that life in a GOP state is not sustainable along with parents who want a better life for their children and even though my property taxes are high, I'm glad to pay them to make a better world for me and everyone else around me with some very smart, well behaved kids for the most part and awesome teachers with highly qualified administration.
OOh and kids definitely don't go hungry at school around here either. Free hot lunch program has been in place since I was a tyke in the 70's. I was on it and the lunch ladies always knew who to sneak some extras to as well.