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Come hear this important conversation about #teacherpay!

LIVE FREE WEBINAR Sept 19, 2024: "Spotlight on Teacher #Compensation Reforms: Insights and Innovations from State and District Leaders" presented by WestEd! Time: 1-2pm ET (10-11am PT) Register at https://lnkd.in/ej6pvuPV #educationleadership #educationleaders #educators #teachers #education #Americanschools #schools #salary #policy #schoolsystems "Teacher compensation is a key driver of teacher recruitment and retention, and has become a top priority for states across the country, many of which have proposed or passed legislation seeking to raise minimum salaries."

Save the date for this 9/19 webinar on teacher compensation reforms! Join a panel of state and district leaders to learn about effective approaches to improving teacher pay while navigating budget constraints. For more details and to register: https://bit.ly/3WNk3En

In today’s education news… let’s talk through @bridgetphillipsonmp ’s statement today which discusses an 5.5% pay rise for teachers and leaders, more funding for schools and other steps to reduce workload!

Rural districts play a large role in Tennessee's education landscape. Our new report reveals challenges rural district leaders face as they recruit and retain educators and provides new data to build evidence-based supports for Tennessee's educator labor market. https://lnkd.in/eTMirkjd

#ICYMI the Centre for Policy Development has shown that a quality universal early education system is possible if the federal government commits to necessary and urgent reforms. We now need Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to match ambition with action! This report reflects our submissions to major education and care inquiries calling for: ✅ Putting children at the heart of the education and care system, with funding based on each child's needs ✅ Ensuring we have qualified teachers and educators to deliver quality services to children, no matter where they live ✅ Funding 30 hours of free or low-cost quality early education for all children ✅ Growing new community and small services in regional and rural areas. We're working hard to make this a reality through multi-employer bargaining and influential contributions to major education and care reform processes. Read the full Centre for Policy Development report 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXEKAjVS

🙄 The Education Subtext at the DNC 🙄 What is being swept under the national rug when it comes to education? Read more about the Republican vs Democrat platforms, the NEA and the NEA staff union, the DNC's least popular host in 40 years, and Chicago... https://lnkd.in/gkf2a2Bi #CharterSchools #EdReform #EdPolicy

A 17% increase is a start, but we must do a lot more. Teachers need at least a 30% increase, and not over 3 or 6 years when inflation has had a chance to decrease its value even more. They need at least $60,000 now. Teaching is the hardest job I’ve ever had, and its also the lowest paying job. This is unacceptable. We often lament the challenges students face as they deal with poverty, but there are teachers that also deal with poverty. We cannot expect transformational work in the classroom when teachers suffer through financial hardships. Starting teacher pay should be $60,000 and we can make it happen.

Colorado Education Association's latest report sheds light on the staffing challenges public schools are facing. Learn more about the issues causing an exodus from the profession and the work underway towards retaining and valuing educators. Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/gC87YUpN #StateOfEducation #FullyFundEd #EducationMatters

🔍 Explore the impact of the government's Minimum Service Levels consultation in education! Educators and unions share their reactions, providing valuable insights into the ongoing dialogue on education standards. Hear from David Hughes, Association of Colleges, Paul Whiteman, NAHT - The school leaders' union, Christina McAnea, Daniel Kebede, Geoff Barton. Check out the article for a comprehensive overview and join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/eJbTP4Dd 📚💬 #EducationNews #MinimumServiceLevels #EducatorsReact