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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

Cleveland ends year-round schooling, citing no meaningful gains after 15 years

Other states and school districts are still using the strategy, which aims to stop the ‘summer slide.’

Israel Collazo, a student at Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School, one of a few Cleveland schools with a year-round schedule protests the district’s decision last month to end summer classes. (Rueben Bell)

Recruitment, Hiring, Onboarding, and Retention

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

Frontline Education

NSPRA honors 2025 trailblazers in school communication

The association recognized Superintendent Mark Bedell and others for their innovative approaches to public outreach.

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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From crisis to connection: New report shows school districts are reshaping communication strategies in a post-pandemic world

School and district leaders are shifting focus to community engagement, expanding communications teams, and strengthening connections with families.

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Policy and Legislation

Trump tariffs could have chilling effect on school purchases from bananas to laptops

From heavy kitchen equipment like freezers and ovens to the gloves that cafeteria workers use, from laptops and tablets to pencils and paper, U.S. schools likely will feel the impact of rising costs.

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Safety and Security

How this rural Indiana district transformed school security

Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)

Superintendent Jeremy Gulley says community engagement, working with local leaders, and having clear objectives have all been vital to success.

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Student Success

Seeing connections to achievement in later grades, states and districts taking steps to improve kindergarten readiness

“If we can start building connections early, children enter school feeling supported, and that’s when real learning can begin.”

In an effort to understand and raise the level of kindergarten readiness in the state, Maine recently formed a committee of 32 kindergarten teachers to evaluate readiness assessment tools under consideration.

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.

Policy and Legislation

Trump has signed an executive order to close the Education Department. Here’s what it says.

Legally, only Congress has the power to eliminate the department. But the administration recently laid off nearly half its staff.

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