Thanks to incredibly generous donors, we have been challenged to raise $100,000 by June 15 and they will match dollar for dollar in support of our educators. Join us today in our commitment to pay teachers a livable wage that reflects Gateway’s values of teaching excellence and student success.
Make an Impact Today and Support the Challenge Match
Paying Teachers a Livable Wage
San Francisco is one of the most expensive places to live in the country creating outstanding economic disparity within the City. Skyrocketing rents and the Bay Area's affordability crisis has made it difficult and nearly impossible for teachers to make ends meet and many are being priced out of the City. Nearly 60% of San Francisco's public school teachers report struggling with housing insecurity.
A first year San Francisco public school teacher salary is $57,000, while a comfortable living wage in San Francisco is $100,000.
In 2016, more than 11% of San Francisco Unified School District teachers left the district, the largest sum in more than a decade and nearly double the amount from five years ago. Our schools face a dire teacher shortage.
We Need to Ensure a Better Future for our Teachers and Incentivize Careers in Education
In order to do so, Gateway launched an ambitious effort to change the teacher compensation model and increase teacher salaries 25-30% over the course of five years. By 2020-2021, all Gateway teachers will have received a 25-30% increase in their salaries - retaining highly qualified, committed, and beloved educators for public school students.
We Need Your Support to Make this a Reality for our Teachers
To make a pledge now in support of the $100,000 Challenge Match before June 15, email Chanda Lockhart, Director of Development and Outreach at [email protected] or by clicking the button below: