Pay Maryland teachers what they deserve | READER COMMENTARY

There are perennial shortages of math, upper-level science, world language and special education teachers in the public schools in the state of Maryland (“Maryland’s teacher shortage: Will the Blueprint’s plan for better pay, training do enough?” March 25).

What would happen if the negotiators for the school systems and the teachers’ unions admitted that the law of supply and demand is still intact and agreed to pay market-based salaries? Is there any school system willing to try a new approach to hiring?

— Keith Harmeyer, Towson

Add your voice: Respond to this piece or other Sun content by submitting your own letter.