Half of all teachers leave the profession without a pension.

Only those teachers who remain in the same plan for an entire career truly benefit from the current system.

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  • Another Billion for California’s Schools but Don’t Celebrate Yet

    June 19, 2017
    California' legislature recently approved a onetime payment of $1 billion for the state's school districts. However, it won't translate into a real increase in district budgets since those funds are hardly enough to cover burgeoning pension costs.

  • Pension Reform Would Be Good for Michigan Teachers

    June 15, 2017
    Michigan is about to adopt legislation that would enroll new teachers in a portable defined contribution plan, with a shorter vesting period and more money going toward teacher retirements. That will cost the state a bit more money, but it's a win for teachers.

  • Teacher Pensions and the New Jersey Governor Race

    June 12, 2017
    New Jersey's public employee pension fund faces a fiscal crisis. The candidates for Governor need to put forth serious plans to address the state's pension woes should they win election. Each candidate's plans have some strong features. However, they best solution would take elements from each.
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