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How Much Do Countries Spend on Education, USD per student, PPP (purchasing power parity) converted (reddthat.com)

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Source: https://www.smartick.com/data/how-much-do-countries-spend-on-education/

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[-] [email protected] 21 points 1 month ago

Yeah, also salaries are wildly different between these countries. This is a really not apples to apples

[-] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago

This is PPP (purchasing power parity), so that gap should be corrected at least partially

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Nah, that spins average income. US teachers are paid so low it's like victimization.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

You're right, teacher salaries are lower in the US than many of these countries.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Montana starting teacher salaries are on par almost with Luxembourg teens working the first day of their first job. One of these needs a 4yr degree and the trust to work with developing minds; can you spot which one?

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