Changes in U.S. visa policy have once again thrown up roadblocks for school districts that rely on international educators to address persistent teacher shortages in …
Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a New $100,000 Visa Fee
Recruitment retention
Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their Jobs
The federal policy changes related to schools since President Donald Trump took office in January have led nearly two-fifths of educators to rethink whether they …
The United Nations Says Teacher Shortages Are a Global Problem
Teacher shortages aren’t just a problem for the United States. There’s a “global crisis” in finding and keeping educators. That’s what education leaders at the …
This District Is Betting on a $10K Signing Bonus for New Teachers. Is It Enough?
As is often the case for new homeowners, David Nelson and his wife Hannah began accumulating an expensive “to-do” list shortly after purchasing a home …
Beyond the Hire: Building a Culture Where Teachers Stay
The school year has begun, contracts are signed, and yet one challenge looms large: retention. With teacher turnover near 22%, and close to 30% in …
Your Guide to Recruitment & Retention
Get an Instant Download Explore our professional learning guide on Recruitment and Retention. Inside, you’ll find: ✔ Key Reading: What Teachers Who Might Quit Are …
4-Day School Weeks May Have Diminishing Returns for Teacher Recruitment
A rising number of districts are shortening their school weeks to attract and keep teachers. But a new study suggests four-day schedules might become a …
Can Gen Z Be Enticed to Teach? Teach for America Thinks So
When 22-year-old Brisa Hernandez was a little girl, she’d corral whoever or whatever she could—her cousins or even her stuffed animals—and presided over her “classroom” …
Team Teaching Reduces Turnover Compared to Going Solo, New Research Finds
English teacher Vatricia Harris came to Westwood High School in Mesa, Ariz. eight years ago as an experienced—and disillusioned—educator. “I came here because I was …