Beginning teacher pay raise plan clears committee
House Education Committee in Des Moines rejected House Study Bill 739 which would raise starting pay and offer a 1000 annual incentive for high school math and science teachers. Proponents call it a first step while critics urge larger funding and broader incentives to lift pay and national standing.
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Education standards bill moves ahead in Iowa
Iowa House Education Committee advances House Study Bill 758 to create a task force to study statewide standards. Rep. Jodi Tymeson notes local districts already pursue standards with about 90 districts collaborating. The task force would report by December 2007 and explore strategies, accountability measures, and support for achievement.
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