Public school teachers in the Northern Marianas are to get salary increases for the first time in about ten years.
Classroom Photo: 123RF
From October this year entry-level positions at public schools in the CNMI would start at $US16,100, up from $15,000.
Education authorities say it is about time wages were raised, particularly to retain and recruit employees.
The public school budget, approved last week, allows an additional $US3 million dollars to meet the wage adjustment.