Day: January 25, 2013
Best practices presented to task force
The Education Task Force spent the morning listening to local and national experts talk about what works in education. The task force then spent the afternoon in five working groups, brainstorming ideas for improving student achievement.
Bill returns money to districts
Bill sponsor Rep. Reed DeMordaunt says without action, schools face a $30.6 million penalty following repeal.
Teacher survey draws skeptical questions
An Office of Performance Evaluations survey painted a grim picture of teacher morale. After listening to an overview Thursday, senators had pointed questions for the surveyors.
$33.9 million: Will task force get funding?
Gov. Butch Otter and state schools superintendent Tom Luna want to give considerable budget power to Otter’s education task force. How will lawmakers respond?