Special education has grappled with chronic staff shortages for decades. But efforts to support and retain new teachers can shortchange the specialized needs of educators …
Inside One State’s Bold Plan to Keep Special Education Teachers
2025
School Leaders Struggle With Teacher Buy-in. What to Do About That (Opinion)
One of the most common questions I hear from school leaders is, “How do I get buy-in from teachers?” While they find the ideas we …
Call for papers: Conceptualising career for the precarious 21st century (Porto in May)
The call for papers for the next COCAG conference held at Escola Superior de Educação – Instituto Politécnico do Porto, Portugal on May 6-7, 2026 …
7 Things Teachers Say Would Make Them Stay on the Job
Teacher shortages are an ongoing problem, and they get a lot of media attention. What tends to fly under the radar are the reasons why. …
Back to work – And iCeGS has got lots on!
So I came back to work this morning following the strikes. And inevitably I’ve got a pretty full plate. So if you’ve emailed me in …
The final day of the industrial action and a teach out on decent work
Yesterday was the final day of the strike action which has been taking place at the University of Derby. Another joyous day of coming together …
Custodians Are the ‘Glue’ of School Buildings. How Districts Can Keep Them
Students wouldn’t be able to thrive if the cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, and classrooms weren’t clean enough to learn and work. The role of custodians is …
Career guidance in Greenland
Over the last week, Rie Thomsen and I have had the privilege of visiting Greenland and working closely with colleagues from AQQUT, the Greenlandic Centre …
Teachers Need Help Reaching Teens Who Missed Basic Reading Skills. Can PD Help?
Like many districts, the Marietta school district in Georgia has spent the past five years focused on improving literacy achievement for its youngest students, intent …
How One District Is Getting Secondary Teachers Up to Speed on Reading Support
Reading intervention isn’t just about K-3. It’s a collective responsibility. That’s the commitment from Georgia’s Marietta school district, which is now looking beyond the early …