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education2 years ago

Texas School Districts Approve Pay Raises and Bonuses for Staff in 2023-24 School Year

The Northside Independent School District (NISD) has approved a compensation package for the 2023-2024 school year that includes a 3% midpoint pay increase and a one-time retention bonus for all employees. Classroom teachers and other employee groups on next year’s teacher hiring schedule will see a $2,000 increase. Staff hired before Sept. 1, 2023, will receive a one-time retention payment from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund. The compensation package increases the budget by about $25 million.

education2 years ago

Nebraska's Education Updates: Dyslexia Reports, School Choice, Tax Cuts, and Petitions.

Nebraska passed Legislative Bill 298, which requires K-12 schools to report the number of students they serve with dyslexia, adopt written student dress codes and policies for student grooming, and streamline the hiring process for teachers from other states. The bill aims to increase focus on dyslexia, address inconsistencies in dress code enforcement, and help schools hire more teachers to combat the teacher shortage. The state hopes to identify gaps in dyslexia assessment and provide targeted instruction to students in need. The bill also requires the Nebraska Department of Education to develop a model dress code and inclusive grooming policy by December 2024.