Even the most well-intentioned Professional Learning Communities (PLC) encounter challenges or “fires” that can derail collaboration and impact. This webinar will help school leaders confront …
We Asked 100 Leaders for Their Top Challenges. Here’s What We Learned (Opinion)
This summer, the two of us launched a statewide leadership series in Washington state with our colleagues Kim Fry from the Washington State Administrators Association …
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 …
Why Principals Are Essential in Connecting Classrooms to Careers
More schools are providing career-connected learning opportunities to better engage students, especially as districts grapple with chronic absenteeism, lower academic achievement, and growing social-emotional and …
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 …
Your Guide to Professional Development for Teachers
Get an Instant Download Explore our professional learning guide on Professional Development for Teachers. Inside, you’ll find: ✔ Spotlight: Instructional Coaching for Personalized PD✔ Key …
Why This State Is Requiring 50 Hours of Math Training for Teachers
As her 7th graders wrapped up the school year this past spring, Louisiana math teacher Lerinda Baham was finishing a class of her own—a 50-hour …
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 …