Tessa Dodson

Tessa Dodson is a freelance writer who covers educational policies, student support trends and operational challenges facing K-12 and higher education administrations.

Recruitment & Retention

These pressures are weighing on teacher retention in new school year

Tessa Dodson - September 15, 2026

Districts that reassess supply budgets and build flexibility into staffing and scheduling are more likely to retain teachers in upcoming school years.

Safety & Wellness

Teachers are now more hopeful, but burnout risk remains

Tessa Dodson - September 13, 2026

The 2026 school year opens with a big contradiction—staff members are motivated but face pressures that threaten to erode their hopefulness.

Special Education

Why transportation is such an important student success factor

Tessa Dodson - August 13, 2026

Predictable transportation routines can improve students' readiness to participate in classroom learning, particularly for children with special needs.

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