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Interim committee takes up labor laws

Although no action was taken, members reviewed data and testimony in hopes of crafting legislation during the 2014 session.

Luna calls for 5.9 percent budget increase

Luna’s FY15 budget calls for increasing spending by more than $77 million next year, with $42.5 million of that devoted to a whole new system for paying teachers.

Career ladder would raise new teacher pay

Starting teacher pay would increase to $33,000 next year, and reach $40,000 in six years if career ladder plan is fully implemented.

Luna budget holds line on technology

The state superintendent’s 2014-15 budget proposal includes $13.4 million for technology programs — which is identical to 2013-14 spending.

Luna wants to create six advisory committees

A $300,000 budget request would fund the expenses of these committees, including a student committee, that will study the overhaul of teacher pay, school funding and technology implementation.

Using technology to shrink a school

Meridian technology pilot focuses on classroom collaboration.

Blaine County superintendent leaves district

Lonnie Barber and the board agreed to end his contract effective immediately.

Democrats rally statewide for education

Caldwell speakers tout education task force recommendations.

K-12 committee agenda: Labor … and more

The legislative “interim committee” will take a long-awaited look at collective bargaining issues next week. But this discussion takes up just a fraction of the committee’s agenda.