Hi all! Just FYI-Starting teacher salaries in the New York City public school system in 2007-2008 began at $45,530. (with a bachelors and no prior teaching experience), $74,796. (a masters with eight years experience). Teachers in the system could earn up to $100,049. But not to worry! Teachers who were eligible could also earn a performance bonus of up to $3000. and/or with the option of teaching summer school-$41.98 an hour. Compare these salaries with our pitiful earnings! (granted-living in the Big Apple is expensive) - I mean what did we really ask for in the strike two+ years ago?? Are still asking for?? !! Anyway...Those are the numbers..Don't forget to multiply times the current shekel to dollar rate for the FULL EFFECT! Barbara Ori ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------