Tag Archives: EdVoice
An investment in teacher training would pay off for California: Guest commentary
EdVoice CEO, Bill Lucia, provides an op-ed on SB 807
Press Release – In Unanimous Vote, CA Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Invest in Teachers
In Unanimous Vote, CA Senate Committee Passes Legislation to Invest in Teachers EdVoice-Led Coalition Commends Legislators for Supporting SB 807 SACRAMENTO – EdVoice today commended all the members of the California Senate Governance and Finance Committee for passing SB 807, the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017. The bill passed the committee with a […]
Press Release – EdVoice Responds to New State Commission Report on Teacher Shortage
The new report officially confirms the shortage is real and growing, and comes as EdVoice announces a coalition of 10 school and student advocacy organizations now in support of Senate Bill (SB) 807, a proposed solution to the state’s teacher shortage.
Press Release – New CA Poll Finds Strong Support for “Invest in Teachers” Act
By a more than 3 to 1 margin, a new statewide public opinion survey of California voters released today finds strong support for the Invest in Teachers Act, also known as Senate Bill 807, the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017.
CBS Bay Area – California Considers Exempting Teachers From State Income Tax
CBS Bay Area reports how, In an effort to attract more people to teaching and keep educators in the profession, a California State Senate proposal would make teachers exempt from the state income tax.
KCAL 9 CBS Los Angeles – No Income Tax For Teachers? California Bill Aimed At Keeping Educators In Classroom
KCAL announces that a Los Angeles state lawmaker has introduced a bill to exempt teachers from paying state income tax after five years in the classroom. Under Senate Bill 807, teachers and other educators would also be allowed a tax deduction for the cost of obtaining a teaching credential.
