My teachers didn't enjoy a pay raise back when I was young, and
I still got a decent education.
I guess the money is meant for anger management classes - Last
time, parents used to side with the teachers, so the kids go home
and get a double-whammy. Nowadays, the parents stand with the
children, so the teachers are alone. Coupled with performance
targets from principals, it's no wonder the turnover rate is
high.
Think the pay is simply to get more people to try out the job.