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education-reform2 years ago

"Gov. Reynolds Revises Special Education Reform Proposal Amid Concerns"

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds proposes overhauling the state's Area Education Agencies, arguing that the current nine agencies are unnecessary and costly, despite previously stating she had no intention of closing any agencies. Reynolds wants to give school districts the option to keep their special education funding and decide whether to continue working with the AEAs or seek services elsewhere. She also proposes raising Iowa's teacher pay and creating supplemental teacher pay funds, but her plan has faced criticism from Democrats who argue it will result in worse services for students and create uncertainty for the AEAs.

via Des Moines Register|
#area-education-agencies#education-reform#iowa
education2 years ago

Portland Teachers Strike: Schools Closed as Teachers Demand Better Funding

The first-ever teacher strike in the history of Portland Public Schools is underway, with teachers demanding higher pay, smaller classes, and more planning time. Approximately 3,500 educators are on strike, leaving around 43,000 students without school. The strike's duration is uncertain, but it could last anywhere from three days to two weeks. The district and the teachers' union have a significant gap of at least $200 million between their proposals. The district has offered an 11% salary increase over three years, while the union is seeking more. The strike highlights the ongoing challenges faced by teachers and the need for increased funding and support in education.

via OregonLive|
#class-sizes#education#education-funding
education2 years ago

"Texas Special Session: Vouchers, School Funding, and Border Issues Take Center Stage"

Texas lawmakers will convene a special session to discuss a statewide school voucher program, but it remains uncertain whether they will address additional funding for schools. Governor Greg Abbott's agenda for the session does not mention public school funding increases or teacher raises, despite the urgent need for such measures. Voucher supporters believe that many families are dissatisfied with public schools and want the option to send their children to private schools, while critics argue that vouchers would divert funds from struggling public schools. Reaching a compromise on vouchers and funding may prove challenging, as Democrats and rural Republicans have historically opposed vouchers. Many school districts are facing financial difficulties, with some considering closing campuses to save money. The special session's outcome will likely depend on a compromise between school vouchers and public school funding.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#education-funding#school-vouchers
education2 years ago

"Texas House Members Clash Over School Vouchers in Special Session"

Three Texas state representatives discussed the upcoming special legislative session on education, with differing views on the controversial topic of school vouchers. While Democratic Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins expressed a willingness to negotiate and focus on securing better teacher pay and increased school funding, her colleague Rep. James Talarico opposed vouchers as a threat to public education. Republican Rep. James Frank supported school vouchers, arguing that they would give parents more choice in their children's education. The special session, which is a priority for Governor Greg Abbott, is expected to begin next month.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#education-funding#school-vouchers
education2 years ago

CCSD Trustees Walk Out as Teacher Rallies Disrupt Board Meeting

Members of the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) rallied at a CCSD Board of Trustees meeting to protest teacher pay and contracts. The board walked out multiple times during the meeting, and police eventually told union members the meeting was over. Disputes over teacher contracts continue, with the district offering a 7% pay increase in year one and a 1% adjustment in year two, while the union is pushing for a 10% pay bump in the first year and an 8% increase in the second year. Teachers are demanding fair compensation to keep up with the rising cost of living in Southern Nevada.

via KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas|
#ccea#ccsd#contracts
education2 years ago

Texas Senate Revamps School Voucher Bill Amidst Controversy.

The Texas Senate education committee has approved a revised version of a school funding bill that includes a voucher-like program, which could get a vote in the full chamber later this week. The Senate's version of House Bill 100 would establish education savings accounts, giving parents who opt out of the public school system up to $8,000 in taxpayer money per student each year. The bill now costs $3.8 billion, with about half a billion going to the voucher program. The House's original version of the bill only intended to allocate $4.5 billion in new funding for schools to give teachers modest raises and balance their budgets.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#public-schools#school-funding
education2 years ago

Texas Senate Advances Teacher Pay Bill with Controversial Voucher Program

The Texas Senate Committee on Public Education has advanced a bill that would increase teacher pay and create an education savings account program to the full Senate for a vote. The bill would increase the per-pupil allotment for public schools by $50 and increase the minimum salary schedule for teachers. However, the addition of an education savings account program that would allow parents to redirect up to $8,000 to private school tuition has raised concerns about the inclusion of school vouchers. The Texas legislature has yet to pass a bill that would address the growing shortage of teachers in Texas public schools.

via KXAN.com|
#education#education-savings-account#public-schools
education2 years ago

Oklahoma Legislature Strikes Historic Education Funding Deal with Teacher Pay Raises.

The Oklahoma Legislature has reached a deal on public school funding and private education tax credits. The package includes $625 million for public education, with $500 million going to the education funding formula and $125 million for Redbud grants. The tax credit plan will provide refundable tax credits ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 per student for families with children in private K-12 schools, and a $1,000 refundable tax credit per child for home-school families. The package also includes pay raises for certified staff and paid maternity leave for teachers. The deal marks a "great day for public education in Oklahoma," according to the executive director of the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.

via Oklahoman.com|
#education#oklahoma-legislature#private-education
education2 years ago

DeSantis signs education bills, including 'Teacher Bill of Rights,' in Miami.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a "Teachers' Bill of Rights" and a bill approving $1.05 billion for teacher pay increases, which he said was a record for the state. He also signed legislation that would prohibit teachers’ unions from deducting dues directly from employee paychecks, imposes term limits on school board members from 12 to eight years and gives teachers the authority to establish rules on cell phone use in the classroom. The event comes less than a week after U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Miami and criticized some of the politics surrounding education in Florida.

via NBC 6 South Florida|
#education#florida#teacher-pay
education2 years ago

Governors' Power to Increase Teacher Salaries During Teacher Appreciation Week

Governors in more than half of the US states have proposed boosting teacher compensation, including pay increases, bonuses, and other perks, to attract and retain educators amid teacher shortages. However, some teachers say it is too little, too late to fix problems that are years in the making, and fixing teachers’ deteriorating work culture and growing workloads would be a more powerful incentive than a pay raise. The teacher pay penalty, the gap between teacher salaries and their college-educated peers in other professions, is growing, and researchers suggest that getting better data on where the shortages are and then targeting raises to those areas will help more.

via The Associated Press|
#education#governor-proposals#retaining-educators
education2 years ago

Texas House Passes $4.5B School Funding Bill.

The Texas House has given preliminary approval to a school finance bill that would increase the amount of state money that schools get per student, start adjusting it for inflation, and introduce a major change to how funding is calculated each year. The bill would raise the basic allotment, which is the minimum money that schools get per student, and would be the first bill to increase the amount of money districts receive to raise teacher pay and cover the actual costs of educating students. The bill also updates the base amount of money that teachers should make depending on their experience.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#enrollment-based-formula#inflation
education2 years ago

Buffalo Teachers Federation Approves High-Paying Contract for Teachers in WNY

The Buffalo Teachers Federation has ratified a new contract with the Buffalo Public Schools, making teachers among the highest paid in Western New York. The contract includes an 8% raise retroactive to September 1, 2022, a 6% raise on July 1 of this year, a 4% raise on July 1, 2024 and a 3% raise on July 1, 2025. Additionally, all active, full-time teachers will receive a 10% bonus based on their new salary once the contract is ratified. Recent retirees will receive a payment of $1,000-$2,000 depending on when they retired. The district will invest more than $240 million for these payments. The agreement also includes education reform measures such as an adjustment in bell times and the hiring of athletic coaches.

via WIVB.com - News 4|
#buffalo-public-schools#buffalo-teachers-federation#contract-negotiations
education2 years ago

Innovative Solutions for Solving Teacher Shortages in Schools

U.S. public schools are facing a chronic and perpetual misalignment of teacher supply and demand, with certain kinds of teachers, such as qualified special education, science, and math teachers, being the hardest to find. High-poverty and high-minority school districts are often hit harder by teacher shortages. Teacher pay has stagnated, while the cost of a four-year degree has nearly doubled, leading to a decline in Americans' esteem for teaching. To solve the problem, schools can offer big hiring bonuses, provide support through mentorship programs, and invest in Grow Your Own programs.

via NPR|
#education#grow-your-own-programs#special-education
education2 years ago

"Proposed Bill Aims to Raise Teacher Salaries to $60K and Combat Shortages"

Two bills have been introduced in Congress to address the issue of low teacher pay in the U.S. The Pay Teachers Act and the American Teacher Act both aim to set a national minimum salary of $60,000 for public school teachers. Currently, the median annual salary for teachers in the U.S. is just over $61,000. Teacher salaries vary widely by state, with New York offering the highest average salary of $80,286 and Hawaii offering the lowest at $47,156. Low salaries and high stress have contributed to a nationwide teacher shortage.

via CNBC|
#education#minimum-wage#state-rankings