HR and Benefits

HR and Benefits
Providing childcare seen as critical to teacher recruitment, retention, and community-building efforts
“If they don’t have to worry about childcare, they can focus on their jobs.” School districts finding ways to respond to demand from staff, rising costs, and widespread childcare shortages.
One of two childcare centers in Richardson ISD in Texas. To meet demand, a third is slated to open in 2025.
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How my district attracts and retains Gen Z teachers
Through outreach, a grow-your-own program, career growth & financial support, Bellwood School District 88 is growing the next generation of educators.
Sure View Chicago Districts Gen Z Teacher Retention
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Don’t want to close underenrolled schools? Here’s how to make the math work
Small schools can be financially viable and get great outcomes for students. But they have to be staffed very differently than large ones.
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Most district leaders hate building, selecting and managing employee benefit plans. Maybe there’s a better way.
This simple process can remove the pressure and politics from the equation and improve outcomes for everyone.
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Success Stories
Detroit Public Schools' early enrollment figures show promise
Chalkbeat Detroit
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said during a school board meeting that 53,044 K-12 students are enrolled.
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti, seen here on the first day of school Aug. 26, reported early enrollment data that show promising student counts in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (Quinn Banks / Bridge Detroit)
Leadership
More California districts providing affordable housing for teachers and employees
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Jefferson UHSD among school systems finding ways to address skyrocketing housing costs in the state.
The Jefferson Union High School District's affordable housing apartment complex for teachers and other district employees offers rental rates at half the average cost for the area, and was filled to capacity immediately upon opening in May 2022.
Leadership
Idaho district debuts affordable housing for school employees
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With housing prices out of reach for most teachers in Idaho's Sun Valley area, the Blaine County School District partnered with a local housing developer to build rent-controlled homes, exclusively for district employees.
The Blaine County School District partnered with a local nonprofit, Advocates for Real Community Housing, to build eight rent-controlled units for school staff. This fourplex was completed in July of 2024. (Photo: Ryan Suppe/EdNews)
Operations
Efforts being made to improve the perception of teaching, boost morale, and inspire interest in K-12 careers
A variety of initiatives are being taken at the federal, state, and district levels to address ongoing teacher shortages.
Crosby ISD (Texas) Elementary Teacher of the Year, Diedre JohnBaptiste, receives flowers and a plaque from Executive Director of Human Resources, Christy Covan. JohnBaptiste teaches 5th grade at Barrett Elementary.
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