What teachers and students get out of the states school overhaul

[TexasTowelie]

Much of the discussion about Washington’s new K-12 school reform has focused on how it might affect taxpayers.

But the state’s plan to pour about $7.3 billion of new state money into public schools over the next four years will also bring big changes for teachers and students.

Among the changes planned: More money for special education, career and technical education and highly capable programs, and tutoring in high-poverty schools.

And, for teachers, a new minimum salary of $40,000 (up from $35,700), plus a mandatory 10 percent salary increase after five years on the job.

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