A "Best Cities for Teachers in 2012" blog mentions Texas twice. Click here for the entire article: http://mat.usc.edu/best-cities-for-teachers-in-2012/
No matter where you work, a teaching career offers a wide range of intangible rewards. Job satisfaction, an interesting daily routine and freedom from corporate power struggles are just a few of the non-material benefits of teaching.
When it comes to the more tangible rewards of the job, location can mean everything. Salaries and benefits for teachers vary from state to state, and some cities and school districts are more teacher-friendly than others. Demand for elementary, middle and high school teachers is expected to grow between now and 2018 as large numbers of teachers from the Baby Boomer generation reach retirement age, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS predicts the greatest demand will occur in states in the south and west. Job prospects for teachers will be best in urban areas and in high demand fields, such as science, mathematics and bilingual education.
In coming up with our list of best cities for teachers in 2012, we looked at cities across the country and classified them according to their compensation, benefits and teacher-to-student ratio. We also took a variety of lifestyle factors into account, including cost of living, proximity to fun activities, cultural opportunities and low crime rates.
Check out these top cities for teachers in 2012:
