Podcasts about teacher pay

Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/Learn more about the Data Center Coalition at: https://www.centerofyourdigitalworld.org/texasLearn more about The Beer Alliance at:https://beeralliance.com/The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.This week on The Texan's “Weekly Roundup,” the team discusses:Texas Lottery Accused of 'Conspiracy,' 'Organized Crime' in Legislative HearingsAttorney General Paxton Launches Investigative Probe Into Texas Lottery 'Process'Agriculture Commissioner Advises 'Extreme Caution' After Cartel-Suspected Explosive Device Kills Texas RancherColony Ridge Bust Results in 118 Arrests for Offenses Ranging from Homicide to Drug TraffickingVIDEO: Sen. Brandon Creighton Talks Senate's School Choice Plan, Texas Border Protection EffortsTexas Bill Would Allow Property Owners to Shoot Down Trespassing DronesTexas House Unveils Education Package, Setting Table for Policy FightsTEA Commissioner Discusses School Funding, Teacher Pay, Academic Outcomes in House Committee HearingHouse Bill Seeks to Restrict Children's Access to 'Sexually Explicit Material' in Public Libraries

Read more from Mary Ellen about how low pay affects education across the nation, and how unions are helping educators get the pay increases they deserve:https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/dear-educators-youre-still-not-paid-enoughAs the nation's largest labor union, we stand in solidarity with the Costco Teamsters in their fight for a fair contract. Just as we fight for the rights and dignity of educators and their communities, we proudly stand with all workers demanding the wages and benefits they deserve.

The so called "pay penalty" is keeping men out of the teaching profession at an alarming rate, and it's gotten worse.  Dave and Debbie break down the latest information from the Wall Street Journal and take listener calls about if men need more support to be teachers.

There's over 1,000 teacher vacancies in Victoria ahead of the new school year - so what's to blame for the shortage? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Barbara Biasi, assistant professor at the Yale School of Management, joins Mike and David to discuss Wisconsin's Act 10 and its impact on teacher compensation. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber highlights a study on the underrepresentation of certain racial and socioeconomic groups in gifted education.Recommended reading: Barbara Biasi, “Wisconsin's Act 10, Flexible Pay, and the Impact on Teacher Labor Markets,” Education Next (April 25, 2023).Shawn Johnson, “Wisconsin's Act 10 is back in court. Here's what to know about the controversial law.,” Wisconsin Public Radio (December 4, 2024).Dante D. Dixson, Scott J. Peters, Jonathan A. Plucker, Carolyn M. Callahan, The (Conference) Room Where it Happens: Explaining Disproportional Representation in Gifted and Talented Education, Annenberg Institute at Brown University (2025)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our podcast? Send them to Stephanie Distler at sdistler@fordhaminstitute.org.

MORGAN SMITH: Welcome to the Intersect Ed Podcast, where the stories of public education policy and practice meet. I'm your host, Morgan Smith, and I am back with you just in time for the 89th Legislative Session. And heading in, it's fair to say lawmakers have a lot of unfinished business when it comes to education policy.Let's do a brief review of how we got here. If one word defined the Legislature's approach to education policy in 2023, it was gridlock. Bill after bill — including crucial proposals for school funding and teacher pay raises — fell victim to lawmakers' battle over vouchers. This only intensified the pressure on Texas public schools, leaving them to deal with teacher shortages, budget shortfalls, and rising inflation as they continued to serve the state's 5.5 million public school students. Today, we'll discuss how our state's leaders can start this session ready to act on essential education policy items and focus on one area you're likely to hear a lot about as the session gets underway — how teacher workforce issues, including a shortage of certified teachers, are affecting Texas students. BOB POPINKSI: It's not like Texas doesn't know what to do when it comes to our teacher workforce issues. Prior to the last legislative session, they came out with a couple of dozen recommendations under the Teacher Vacancy Taskforce Report.  These recommendations included enhancing teachers' total compensation packages to incentives for hard-to-staff areas.MORGAN SMITH: This is Bob Popinski, the Senior Director of Policy for Raise Your Hand Texas.BOB POPINKSI: But the problem is only one of those recommendations was actually implemented last legislative session. The State Board of Education has been going through the rulemaking processes over the last year, and that's the high-quality instructional materials. The other 23 recommendations were left untouched. Part of that has to do with a lot of those policies were in the legislative package that failed during our regular session and four subsequent special sessions.MORGAN SMITH: There are multiple ways to become a public school teacher in Texas, but traditionally, all of them have required someone who wants to teach to become certified. The goal of preparing teachers through high-quality programs with a clinical teaching component is to combine learning about the practice of good pedagogy and classroom management with practical hands-on experience, says Jacob Kirskey, an assistant professor at Texas Tech's College of Education whose areas of research include the education labor market and teacher pipeline. JACOB KIRKSEY: That means they're watching an experienced veteran teacher model classroom management. So what happens when a student is disengaged in a moment, and you don't want to detract from other students' learning, but you also want to make sure that that student becomes engaged if they're not already.What do you do when you have varying sets of abilities in the classroom based on prior learning or what students are just simply coming in based on demographic differences in the household? How do you as a teacher manage those differences and make sure that, again, kids are staying on track who are already there, but also that kids are a little behind those kids catch up to where they need to be. These are all things that you can read about, but they're not always things that it is easy to translate what you're reading into practice. And so a high-quality teacher preparation experience is one, again, that brings that tangible experience to what candidates are learning in the process of becoming a teacher.MORGAN SMITH: But as Texas school districts struggle to fill vacancies amid budget cuts and teacher shortages with a very limited pool of candidates, educators are increasingly entering classrooms via another route — with no certification at all. In the 2022-23 school year, uncertified teachers accounted for 1 in 3 of newly hired public school educators in the state, with 43% of them being at the elementary and early education level. They also made up over 80% of new hires in 40 Texas counties. And, according to Jacob Kirksey's research, almost three out of four uncertified teachers have had no prior experience working in Texas public schools, and nearly one in five do not hold a bachelor's degree. JACOB KIRKSEY: So an uncertified teacher is one that has no record of being in a teacher preparation program. They have no record of completing any coursework. There's literally no record of them in the state Board of Educator Certification, which is our state body that issues the teaching certifications.MORGAN SMITH: The consequences of relying on uncertified teachers show up in student outcomes. Studies show that students with new uncertified teachers lose about four months of learning in reading and three months in math unless the teacher has previous experience working in a public school. They are also significantly underdiagnosed for dyslexia and miss more days of school. None of this is surprising, as we know teachers are the single most important in-school factor when it comes to student success. LORI POWELL: The day-in and day-out struggle is that the pedagogy that's missing that teaches them how children acquire knowledge. And I think every teacher who comes in the building loves kids and wants to work with kids and wants to help kids, but I see how some of these new teachers who are hired straight out of college who have gone through a traditional path hit the ground running as teachers. There's so much that they know about classroom management and how to be prepared, how the kids need to learn something, and a teacher who hasn't gone through that process, there's just so much of that that you don't know. And you don't know that you don't know it.MORGAN SMITH: This is Lori Powell, a public school teacher of 17 years who is currently a gifted and talented specialist at Northside Independent School District's Carnahan Elementary School in San Antonio. LORI POWELL: A certified teacher has such a bigger box of tools to use, to help the students and to understand the process of the learning. And that just takes time, and exposure and truly understanding. You can't really put a lesson plan in a teacher's hand and say, "Read this word for word and the kids are going to learn." It takes an understanding. So, the process of certification and experience is how you get that understanding… That time with students in the classroom and watching the flow with a teacher who's a master teacher, it's not something to miss. And I understand we're in times that many of these pieces are unavoidable, but you can't replace it, the learning that happens from that teacher who has refined the art. It's an art and it's a science. And it just takes some time to get there.MORGAN SMITH: Lori Powell says that having an uncertified teacher in the classroom also places an increased burden on certified staff to help fill in the gaps in student learning and to provide the skills and knowledge uncertified teachers are missing. LORI POWELL: Nobody's willing to let go of a student and just say, "Oh, they're with a long-term sub, that child doesn't matter. I can't help that child." We really look at the groups of students as all ours, that they're all our students. Every weak link, any group is only as strong as its weakest link, and so where you have a weak link... And I wouldn't say that all of our uncertified teachers are weak links, but when there's a weakness in the background, then there is going to be a weakness there, even if that is a strong advocate for the kid in the person.MORGAN SMITH: Uncertified teachers are also more likely to leave the profession sooner than certified teachers. A study that looked at teacher retention rates in rural Texas communities found that only 45% of uncertified new teachers stay in teaching beyond three years, while almost 80% of fully qualified new teachers continued in the profession. So, given all we know about the challenges that uncertified teachers face — and the benefits of having a well-prepared teacher in the classroom with our students —why are school districts turning to them in the first place? MYRNA BLANCHARD: When you have such a high teacher vacancy - we don't have a lot of people going through traditional certification programs - then that vacancy is going to create some pressure points on districts. It creates pressure points on principals, on the district administration, on teachers. MORGAN SMITH: This is Myrna Blanchard, who is the Director of Talent and Acquisition at Castleberry Independent School District, where she has worked for four years overseeing the human resources department. She is describing the bind school districts across the state find themselves in as they struggle to find qualified teachers.MYRNA BLANCHARD: And the biggest thing we don't want to do is allow those pressure points to bleed into being pressure to our other teachers. So if we just don't hire certified teachers and we increase the class sizes of our teachers, well, now our current teachers that are certified are going to start feeling that pressure point. And then now we have a bigger problem.MORGAN SMITH: At a legislative hearing over the summer, some lawmakers on the House Public Education Committee suggested that schools may be turning to uncertified teachers because they are cheaper. That, Myrna Blanchard says, is simply not true.MYRNA BLANCHARD: We still hire them at the same rate of pay as first-year teachers. And the reason why we do that is because competitively, for some of those positions, they could go make those same people who are coming to teach with us could make $20,000, $30,000, $40,000, $50,000 or more in the industry, and not in teaching.We don't have the option of paying them less. It's not cheaper for us. If we hire uncertified teachers, let's think of this, we've got to train them. We do usually put them with a mentor, which costs money. We also need to support them sometimes with getting their certifications or supporting them somehow in that. And so the myth of they're cheaper really doesn't pan out because those soft costs that we apply to the time, for instance, I'll give you an example of the time that I spent as an HR director talking to their CERT program, following up with our uncertified teachers to say, "Hey, how are you doing? Okay, if you didn't pass this test, what's your next state that you're going to take? Oh, you're confused about that. Let me guide you." That is not cheaper. I'm not saving money by doing that. I'm actually putting time and money as a resource into those uncertified teachers.MORGAN SMITH: The reality is that school districts are hiring uncertified teachers because they don't have any other options. The students are there, and school districts need someone in the class to teach them. JOLISA HOOVER: We are asking schools to do things beyond their mission. We're asking them to not only teach students but to teach teachers, and we aren't going to recruit our way out of this problem. We have to start doing strategies that are going to retain the teachers we have. We need strategies that are going to incentivize teachers who have left to come back, and then we also need to make this a profession that is attractive to the current generation of college students. MORGAN SMITH: This is JoLisa Hoover, Raise Your Hand's Teacher Specialist. JOLISA HOOVER: Our schools are having to support these teachers, and they're very grateful to have someone who is willing to step up, but that gratefulness does not mean those people are prepared. You're looking at uncertified teachers and support staff having to add to their workload to make sure these people have the tools that they need to do their job.MORGAN SMITH: And until the state addresses the underlying challenges that are forcing districts to turn to uncertified teachers, they will continue to be a growing presence in Texas classrooms, which only hurts the ability of Texas students to get a quality education. JACOB KIRKSEY: So whether you are a parent, a grandparent, an education researcher, a policymaker, I think what we can all agree on is that we want a high-quality teacher in the classroom who is going to positively contribute to the learning of our kids. And so if we think about what we want that teacher to look like, what we want their experiences to be, we want that teacher to feel prepared. We want them to feel like they know what they're doing. They know how to address challenges that they're going to face. We want them to be able to feel like they are making a difference.And in order to do that, we have to think about the preparation that these teachers have received, the experiences that these teachers have that they can leverage to do a lot of good in the classroom. And we have to think about ways that we can keep them to stay. It all comes down to who do we want to be at the face of the classroom that our kids are interacting with on a daily basis? And that comes down to a teacher who feels prepared has done this before, and wants to stay.MORGAN SMITH: But here's the good news: as lawmakers gather for the new legislative session, they already have the building blocks they need to improve teacher preparation and retention in Texas public schools. The Future Texas Teacher Scholarship Program already exists but remains unfunded. As we mentioned earlier, the governor-appointed Texas Teacher Vacancy Taskforce has already made over two dozen recommendations aimed at attracting and retaining teachers, ranging from compensation, teacher mentoring, and expanded access to training. Here is JoLisa Hoover again.JOLISA HOOVER: I think in the end, we may be talking about the issue of uncertified teachers and teacher shortages, but we can't lose sight of the fact that we're actually talking about our Texas students. This isn't an issue about the adults in the equation. We're talking about children and teens in Texas. If we want to improve student outcomes, Texas must invest in teacher workforce solutions to ensure that all students receive a quality education.OUTROIf you would like to review detailed policy recommendations from Raise Your Hand Texas, please visit the Policy Priorities section of Raise Your Hand Texas' website.To stay informed on critical education issues, you can sign up online for Raise Your Hand's Across the Lawn weekly newsletter and text alerts at www.RaiseYourHandTexas.org/Get-Involved. Today's episode was written by me, Morgan Smith. Our sound engineer is Brian Digg, and our executive producer is Anne Lasseigne Tiedt. 

Join our hosts as they speak to a fellow New Jersey teacher and influencer getting to the root of the root and the bud of the bud of this thing called, Money.  Teacher Pay with K talks about all things pension, contracts and what a strong union means to the teaching profession. Check out @teacherpaywithK on Instagram and TikTok for all things pension related and ways that you can get involved in the conversation!  

Nancy Loome, director of the public education advocacy group The Parents Campaign, outlines major issues for the Mississippi Legislature's 2025 session to Mississippi Today's Geoff Pender, Bobby Harrison and the newest member of the politics team, Simeon Gates, who will be covering education issues at the Capitol.

Educators are giving the teaching profession a low grade. Why is that? On today's bite-sized episode, we will be zeroing in on educator's top concerns, their views of the profession, and what we can do to make it better. We'll dive into HMH's Educator Confidence Report, which surveys educators about the issues that impact them daily and asks them how we can improve the profession going forward. Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in America, please email us at shaped@hmhco.com.

Today on LIVE! Daily News, Donald Trump is the 47th President of the United States, Prop A passed for San Angelo ISD, and two men are on the run from law enforcement.Also, Joe Hyde and Yantis Green sit down with Congressman August Pfluger at the Arc Light Bar & Grill and Hector Guevara with the Lake View Chiefs talks about the matchup with Andrews. Today's Top Stories: San Angelo Voters Approve $6M for Teacher Pay, Campus Security (11/06/2024)San Angelo Military Wife Reunites with Husband After Deployment, Capturing Moment on Camera (11/06/2024)Water Circus Arrives at San Angelo's Sunset Mall (11/06/2024)City Offices Closed for Veterans Day; Fairmount Cemetery to Host Ceremony (11/06/2024)Law Enforcement in Sonora Searching for Suspect After High-Speed Pursuit (11/06/2024)Angelo State Students to Showcase Diverse Research at Annual Symposium (11/06/2024)Warmer Today, Severe Storms Possible Thursday (11/06/2024)Top 5 Football Games to Watch in West Texas This Week (11/06/2024)2024 West Texas High School Volleyball Playoff Schedule (11/06/2024)Indecency with a Child and Family Violence Tops Booking Report (11/06/2024)Trump Elected 47th President (11/06/2024)Tom Green County Election Results (11/05/2024)AP: Trump Wins Texas in 2024 Presidential Race (11/05/2024)Everything San Angelo Needs to Know About How to Vote on November 5 (11/05/2024)Trent Man Killed in Crash at Unlit Intersection on Motorized Device (11/05/2024)City Hall Annex Closed Again Wednesday Due to Electrical Outage (11/05/2024)Man Dies After Car Strikes Utility Pole on US 277 in Haskell County (11/05/2024)Tom Green County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public Help Locating Suspect in Pursuit (11/05/2024)San Angelo Police Department Welcomes New Officer (11/05/2024)San Angelo and Abilene Experience Hottest October on Record (11/05/2024)Angelo State Percussion Ensemble to Present Free Fall Concert Featuring Contemporary Works (11/05/2024) 

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In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, Rico Figliolini interviews Michael Corbin, the Republican candidate for Georgia State House District 97. With his background as a parent and husband to a Gwinnett County public school teacher, Corbin shares his deep commitment to school safety, advocating for immediate actions like enhanced security measures, mental health resources, and more school resource officers. They dive into topics such as using state-of-the-art technology to protect schools and fostering a safer learning environment without making schools feel like prisons. The conversation also spans broader issues, from the importance of teacher pay to ensuring fair and secure elections in Georgia. Corbin emphasizes his dedication to making housing more affordable for teachers and public servants while also supporting job creation in tech-focused communities like Peachtree Corners. Tune in to hear Corbin's thoughtful perspectives on the future of Georgia's schools, housing, and government. Resources:Michael Corbin's Campaign Website: https://www.corbinforga.com/Michael's email: Michael.Corbin@corbinforga.com Timestamp:00:00:00 - Michael Corbin's Perspective00:04:11 - Securing Schools and Practical Measures to Protect Our Kids00:06:48 - Addressing Mental Health and Warning Signs in School Shootings00:09:51 - Leveraging Technology for Student Safety00:11:48 - Addressing Teacher Pay and Affordable Housing for Educators00:17:27 - Cost of Living Adjustments for Teachers00:21:29 - Leveraging State Support for Tech Hub Development00:26:30 - Identifying and Fostering Technical Aptitude in Students00:28:48 - Balancing Healthcare Access and Affordability00:31:36 - Healthcare Costs Crushing Middle-Class Americans00:33:30 - The Real Costs of Natural Disasters00:35:13 - Navigating Disaster Recovery for Businesses00:38:53 - Ensuring Secure and Accessible Elections in Georgia00:40:53 - Secure Elections and Voter ID in Georgia00:45:01 - Importance of Accessible Voter IDs00:49:02 - Voting for Candidates with Your Interests in Mind

Send us a textKristen is a former NC teacher who moved back to her home state of NJ to resume her career in education back home.  Kristen is a teacher and union president for her district and has a passion for dissecting teacher pay scales from around the nation.  In this episode, Kristen talks about some of the high and lower salary teacher pay scales she has seen, as well as the places in the US that provide the most bang for your buck

Montana lawmakers this week offered a first look at plans to boost teacher pay and school funding.

Hour 1: Jason asks listeners who they'd like to see replace President Biden if he steps out of the race. Then should police make more than teachers in Minneapolis? Jason says yes.

This time around, we're unpacking an answer to a tricky education question: "Why is Montana ranked one of the last in the nation for teacher salary, and how might this be changing in the next legislative session?"

This time around, we're unpacking an answer to a tricky education question: "Why is Montana ranked one of the last in the nation for teacher salary, and how might this be changing in the next legislative session?"

New data from the state Department of Labor and Industry are spotlighting discrepancies in teacher pay across Montana. State lawmakers met the week of June 17th to discuss ways to improve teacher pay.

Governor DeSantis says the state will allocate $1.25 billion dollars in the next Florida budget to pay for teacher salary increases. It'll be the latest in a series of compensation hikes for teachers since DeSantis took office. But tensions remain with unions who say the state continues to suffer shortages and ranks near the bottom in the nation for overall teacher pay.

The Holler welcomes the AMAZING Julie von Haefen. Between being a mother of three, a dedicated public education advocate, and a member of the NC House, Julie knows a thing or two about service and leadership. Lucky for Quinn and Daniel, she's taking a moment out of her hectic schedule to visit the Holler and recount her journey from PTA leader to lawmaker, highlighting her grassroots efforts in advocating for public education; even as a state rep she's STILL in the classroom as a substitute teacher!!  Beyond sharing her insights from the halls of power, Julie takes the school defunders to task, demonstrating how the comprehensive Leandro Plan can fulfill our state's constitutional obligation to provide a sound basic education to every child in North Carolina. Connect with Julie on Instagram @juliefornc and through her website www.juliefornc.com 00:00 World's Greatest Podcast Intro 01:25 Special Guest: Julie von Haefen's Journey to Politics 03:20 From PTA President to State Representative: Julie's Advocacy for Education 08:04 Inside the Classroom: A Representative's Perspective 11:14 The Leandro Case: A Landmark for North Carolina Education 17:48 Navigating Legislative Challenges and Strategies 18:38 The Battle for Public Education: Persistence and Tactics 22:07 Understanding the Impact of Funding on Education 22:47 Exploring the Realities of Teacher Pay and School Resources 26:40 The Political Landscape of Education Funding 31:09 Voucher System Debate: Unpacking the Consequences 35:32 Reflecting on Public Good and Community Support 37:30 Wrapping Up: A Conversation on Data-Driven Leadership

All 140 members of the Virginia General Assembly were back at the Capitol this week to resolve a longstanding feud over the budget. As Michael Pope reports, the compromise includes raises for teachers.

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply –  Local governments looking at tax hikes to pay for expanding services. Plus, lobbying ramps up for teacher pay increases as the NC General Assembly proposes all lesson plans be posted online. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smith Entertainment Group and the NHL turns to the public to decide Utah's new pro hockey team name  U.S. Senate candidate Brad Wilson  Northern Idaho to not press charges over racist incident involving UofU NCAA Women's basketball team Is camping a valid form of protest? 

  According to the National Education Association's most recent report, Utah ranks tenth in the nation for starting average teaching salaries, at $49,555. The overall average teacher salary is reported to be at $63,481, while Utah's average minimum living wage is $65,223 annually. Dave and Debbie react to the news, discussing what other factors, outside of pay, might contribute to the hardships Utah's teachers face. Co-host of KSL's Utah's Morning News, and substitute teacher, Amanda Dickson, joins D2 to discuss student's bad behavior and how parenting can help ease the teaching experience.  

The State of North Dakota is back in court over redistricting. This time, the state is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court decision that the state had previously argued for. Specifically, the dismissal of a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of legislative subdistricts created by lawmakers in an attempt to enhance the state's Native American vote in two districts. The courts ended up striking down that map anyway and replacing it with a new one, but this separate legal action questions whether creating subdistricts in just two districts passes muster under the 14th amendment's equal protection provisions. Is it constitutional for some North Dakotans to vote for just two members of the Legislature on election day, while others get to vote for three? Robert Harms, an attorney (and a Republican candidate for the state Senate in District 2) joined this episode of Plain Talk to discuss the case. Also on this episode, Nick Archuleta, the president of North Dakota United, joined to discuss a recent study looking at teacher pay which indicates that North Dakota is moving down the rankings in terms of average salaries for educators. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, or click here for more information.

NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkmann runs through today's top stories, including a possible pay increase for Pinellas County teachers, more Florida tax holidays, and Florida's flourishing flamingo population.

So, who exactly are college Democrats in this time of choosing? And what exactly are the implications in the future if this type of thinking is put into political action?

Several speakers at Tuesday's Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education meeting said the district's request for an additional $63 million to help raise teacher pay won't be enough to cover basic living expenses.  The public had its first opportunity to weigh in on the proposed $1.9 billion budget Tuesday night. Superintendent Crystal Hill is asking for $660 million from Mecklenburg County, which is $63 million more than the district got last year. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-budget-proposal-teacher-pay-raises-public-meeting/275-ae4cfa87-47c4-4cf5-811a-e1a737d8b8d1 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

This episode is presented by Carolina Readiness Supply –  North Carolina's annual teacher turnover report is out, prompting demands for higher teacher pay. But the problem is the government model. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePeteKalinerShow.com/  All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow  Please note: Google Podcasts are merging into YouTube Music. See details here.Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's show: HISD announced it will increase teachers' hourly pay as part of 2024-2025 compensation plan, which would take effect July 1 if approved by the board. However, reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh explains why the plan might not actually be the raise it seems. Also this hour: We discuss how civic engagement has changed over the years – how much harder it is to actually get people from opposite sides of the political spectrum to engage with one another, how social media and cable news bubbles have created entirely separate worlds for the most partisan, and whether there's a way to put that genie back in the bottle. Then, we discuss how researchers and scientists are contemplating the use of AI, particularly as it starts to fall in the hands of consumers. And, from the 1970s to the early 2000s, some radio stations were doing things a little bit differently – including here in Houston. The new documentary Runaway Radio tells the story of KLOL-FM, an iconic rock station – and a different time in radio. 

When you go to the hospital, do you know how much your visit will cost? Hospitals are legally required to post prices online. A new report this morning finds most hospitals do not fully comply with government rules. Anna Werner has more.A new study found marijuana use is linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. That includes cannabis that is smoked, vaped or eaten. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, has more.Standup comedy star and actor Richard Lewis, currently starring in the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," has passed away at 76 after a heart attack. Remembered as 'The Prince of Pain," Lewis' humor left a mark on comedy.Nancy Twine, the visionary founder and CEO behind the acclaimed hair care brand Briogeo, joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting underrepresented female entrepreneurs.A pioneering initiative in New Haven, Connecticut, offers a creative response to the dual challenges of low teacher pay and the affordable housing crisis by providing early childhood workers with free housing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Teachers across Virginia may be getting a raise soon. But Michael Pope tells us lawmakers are disagreeing about how to calculate it.

Results are coming in from elections across the state.Legislation at the State Capitol could result in another teacher pay raise.Local opposition to wind and solar energy projects is rising.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Mike talks about Prop 123 and a new plan to get raises for teachers.

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver is asking for millions of dollars to raise teacher pay and boost school safety. Weaver presented the Department of Education's budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, breaking it down into four main categories: student success, teacher support, workforce readiness, and safe schools."We have a lot of hard work to do, but we have hope to propel us to get there,” Weaver said.Read more:  https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/sc-department-education-budget-request/101-f8aef482-e02c-4781-9d21-e264fbf1140cWatch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.

State Superintendent Ellen Weaver is asking for millions of dollars to raise teacher pay and boost school safety.  Weaver presented the Department of Education's budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday, breaking it down into four main categories: student success, teacher support, workforce readiness, and safe schools. "We have a lot of hard work to do, but we have hope to propel us to get there,” Weaver said. Read more:  https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/sc-department-education-budget-request/101-f8aef482-e02c-4781-9d21-e264fbf1140c Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.  WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.  For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.

Isaiah Thomas discusses the intersection of education and politics, emphasizing the need for increased funding and support for schools. He shares his personal journey in education, highlighting the impact of mentorship and programs like Freedom Schools. Thomas emphasizes the importance of teachers and mentors in shaping the lives of young people and calls for higher wages for educators. He also discusses the role of the federal government in education and the need for systemic changes in how schools are funded. Thomas concludes by urging listeners to participate in elections and support candidates who prioritize education.TakeawaysMentorship and programs like Freedom Schools can have a profound impact on young people, shaping their future aspirations and instilling a sense of service.Teachers and mentors have the power to make a lasting impression on students, not just through academic instruction, but also by how they make students feel.The intersection of education and politics is crucial, as elected officials have the power to allocate resources and make decisions that directly impact schools and students.Higher wages for educators are necessary to attract and retain talented individuals in the teaching profession.The federal government should provide more funding and support for education, including addressing capital deficits and investing in innovative approaches to learning.Changing the funding model for schools, particularly by increasing resources and making education a top priority, can lead to better outcomes for students.Individuals should participate in elections and support candidates who prioritize education and are committed to improving the education system.

A looming special session won't result in any tax cuts.A school choice advocate gets named as the new Secretary of Education. Oklahoma teachers are having to pay back a signing bonus to the state Education Department.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

We talk about a new bill that would raise Iowa teacher pay, and KHAK's Bob James announces his retirement.

Governor Hobbs wants to raise teacher pay. How will she do it?

A pair of bills that aim to increase the quality of Virginia's schools made it out of a House subcommittee Tuesday morning. Brad Kutner has more.

Increasing minimum pay for teachers and reducing the income tax to a flat 3.5% by 2025 were among Governor Kim Reynolds' proposals in her annual Condition of the State Tuesday.

Seth Tupper brings us a news roundup from South Dakota Searchlight. He dives into what went unsaid in Gov. Noem's budget address and previews the 2024 legislative session.

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All aboard the "Hot Mess Teacher Express"! We Choo-choo-ing our way into another funny and informative episode where Jess Smith derails some of the WORST advice non-teachers have ever given.  Ever been told to "just quit" if you're not feeling the teaching vibes? Or how about the classic, "Just be stricter!" to magically fix all student behavior issues? Jess dives deep into these pearls of non-wisdom.  And hey, have you tried not spending money on your class? Or maybe just making teaching more 'fun'? Oh, and while you're at it, why not get a side hustle to cover the bills? Because, apparently, that's easier than just paying teachers more!