Why are teachers in Europe paid so much better than those in the United States?

BERLIN — Midterm elections have rarely captivated Americans' attention, but this year’s elections are shaping up to be different. Voter enthusiasm has spiked following the polarizing Supreme Court confirmation process for Brett M. Kavanaugh.

Outside the nation’s capital, however, other issues have raised the stakes of the upcoming vote. Education may not be featured across cable news 24/7, but a wave of teacher strikes this year has put a spotlight on education funding in many states. Cut it more or raise it? Disagreement about that question has motivated a growing number of teachers to run for office and has dealt several blows to Republican contenders.

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