Final Teacher Pay Bill Wins Praise
There was unanimous support from all sides this morning for the third and final version of the teacher pay bill, which cleared the House Education Committee and headed to the full House amid compliments and thanks. The final bill will raise state funding for teacher pay every year for the next five years, with next year’s boost at $33.5 million. Teachers would qualify for the raises by meeting performance standards along with factors including experience and additional education, and additional premiums could be earned for leadership and for “master” teachers/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.
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