Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

K–12 leaders love the four-day school week, but a new study shows that it doesn’t do what they hope

Research from Missouri reveals that dropping a day of instruction doesn’t improve teacher retention.

Over the last 15 years, the proportion of Missouri schools and districts operating on a four-day week has exploded, now enrolling 12 percent of all K-12 students in the state. (CALDER)

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.

Teacher Turnover Rates By States

Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

K-12 Hiring Secrets: Strategies for Becoming a Destination District

Frontline Education

In a divided culture, we need a bipartisan approach to improving K-12 student achievement

Even in today's hyper-polarized environment, these six proven reforms have broad political support and could significantly improve the nation's schools.

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Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

Report: Teacher and principal turnover declining

"Reason to be cautiously optimistic." A new RAND report has found educator turnover rates continue to fall, and are approaching pre-pandemic levels.

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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.

Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

Frontline Education

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

Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

Nation’s first school counselor residency launches in rural California

The partnership between Fresno Pacific University and six area school districts is intended to build a pipeline of school counselors and address significant shortages.

Survey: District leaders find work meaningful, but are experiencing high levels of stress

A wellbeing study of administrators in Arizona cites heavy workloads, staffing shortages, and resource constraints as primary stressors, and offers recommendations for districts and states.

The district leader's not-to-do list for supporting teachers

Letting go of over-scheduling, rigid structures, and excessive evaluations can help create a district culture that values growth, creativity, and collaboration.

Building a collaborative STEM teaching community for your district

Peer-driven PD, mentorship, and collaborative lesson planning can enhance teaching and learning while better supporting educators.

Jason McKenna is V.P. of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics and author of “What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom: Improving Student Problem Solving, Collaboration, and Engagement, Grade K-6.'

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