DCPS teachers can earn a maximum base pay of $106,540 plus bonuses of up to $25,000 each year, far higher than the best-paid teacher at many charters, most of which have maximum base salaries of less than $80,000. The Districtâs average teacher pay of $77,512 in 2013 is the highest in the region.
Definition of banyan. : an East Indian fig tree (Ficus benghalensis) of the mulberry family with branches that send out roots which grow down to the soil and form secondary trunks.
Donât fret if you live in a cold climate â the banyan tree does well when growing in a container, making it popular for bonsai culture. Grow the banyan tree in an area that is large enough to accommodate its eventual size â up to 100 feet in height with a spread that may take up several acres. As a houseplant, place the banyan tree in an area with partial shade or in bright light.