HR and Benefits

Research

Teacher turnover spiked during COVID. But it’s now fallen for 2 years in a row.

Rural and low-income schools and special ed are still suffering. But state documents and research reports shows consistent patterns overall.

HR and Benefits

AASA releases 2025 superintendent salary and benefits survey results

The average age of a superintendent is trending downward compared to a decade ago, while increases in the average salary have not kept up with inflation.

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.

Op-ed

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.

Op-ed

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.

Op-ed

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.

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.

Leadership

More California districts providing affordable housing for teachers and employees

DATIA K12

Jefferson UHSD among school systems finding ways to address skyrocketing housing costs in the state.

Leadership

Idaho district debuts affordable housing for school employees

IdahoEdNews.org

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.

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.

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