New Education Committee Bill Aims to Get Reform Done Right, but More Work Is Needed « BLOGCEA

New Education Committee Bill Aims to Get Reform Done Right, but More Work Is Needed « BLOGCEA: "Significant reforms

Substitute SB 24 represents significant reforms and improvements in education, but more work needs to be done. Positive elements in the bill include:

Creating 1,000 new pre-K slots.
Providing new funding for schools most in need.
Restoring collective bargaining to enhance teaching and learning conditions.
Decoupling evaluation, certification and salary schedules.
Improving the teacher evaluation system by ensuring that evaluation plans will include collaboration, professional development supports to continually improve teaching, and the validation of a new rating system.
Enhancing teacher standards by recognizing and requiring master’s degrees for the professional certificate and a newly “distinguished educator” designation."

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