Biggs and Richwine are especially effective in dissecting the annual reports on the “teacher pay gap” published by the union-backed Economic Policy Institute. They demonstrate that when EPI’s methodology is applied to other professions, it shows “pay gaps” for about 40 percent of all occupations. EPI’s methods suggest telemarketers are woefully underpaid.
Biggs and Richwine don’t stop there. It’s amazing what an examination of the data tells us:
Teachers leaving the profession in droves? Nope.
Former teachers earning more when they switch to new professions? Nope.
Widespread teacher shortages? Nope.
Teachers work more hours than private-sector professionals? Nope.
Teaching is more stressful than most other occupations? Nope.
An emphasis on Adult Employment .