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Which Teacher Recruitment, Retention Strategies Pay Off Amid COVID-19?
K-12 Dive covers the recent NASBE webinar “Filling the Educator Pipeline.” In a webinar hosted Wednesday by the National Association of State Boards of Education, HR and talent professionals from state and local education agencies said strategies such as increasing pathways to certification, supporting principals and building leaders around talent management, and providing internal […]
read moreFilling the Educator Pipeline
Educator shortages and the lack of diversity in the teacher workforce are growing concerns for state leaders across the United States. Earlier this spring, NASBE published an analysis highlighting state efforts in Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and North Carolina to increase educator diversity. Join NASBE on Wednesday, August 25, as we discuss “filling the educator pipeline” […]
read moreTeacher Recruitment and Retention in Rural Colorado
Rural districts band together, with help from partners and grants, to attract and keep teaching staff.
read moreWhy School Climate Matters for Teachers and Students
Teachers in strong climates get better faster, stay longer, and propel their students to greater heights.
read moreStates Move to Support Teachers through Employee Wellness Programs
By creating opportunities and infrastructure for employee wellness programs, state boards of education and other policymakers can foster the physical and emotional well-being of teachers and school leaders.
read moreSupporting Educators through Employee Wellness Initiatives
By creating opportunities and infrastructure for employee wellness programs, state boards of education and other policymakers can foster the physical and emotional well-being of teachers and school leaders.
read morePreparing Diverse, Effective Teachers through Residencies and Induction
Many states are expanding teacher residency and induction programs.
read moreState Mentoring Policies Key to Supporting Novice Teachers
This policy update draws on research, state examples, and the author’s own experience to suggest ways states can better support novice teachers while combating high turnover.
read morePreparing Teachers and Leaders
State education policymakers viewing the school landscape may at first see nothing but a vista that calls for thoroughgoing redesign. However, there are many ways to make sure those who teach and lead our children are better prepared and better supported to do their jobs well.
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