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Other forces are working against K-12 leaders who are scrambling to hire

While many districts are giving teachers raises to combat staff shortages, more administrators are now having to make difficult decisions, including laying off teachers and shutting down buildings.

3 superintendents to watch: How they’re expanding opportunities for all students

Here’s why superintendent Dania Bazzi said she, her administrators and school board members sat in the back of the room and didn’t speak during her multicultural district’s strategic planning meetings.

These 13 Lighthouse school districts are modeling innovation for the future

K-12 leaders have been eager to learn more about the college-career-life readiness indicators that let Coxsackie-Athens Central School District students track their growth.

Is SEL really getting a bad name? Here’s what parents and teachers say

Even in states where SEL is being attacked, the concept remains widely supported by parents from across the political spectrum.

3 principals to watch: They have high expectations for staff and students

‘As long as students feel connected, they will help to shape the culture in a school in a good way,’ principal says

How to build a mental health-friendly culture for your students

Building a mental health-friendly culture in your school is not as daunting a task as it sounds. You and your team are likely already using some of the key strategies.
Thu May 12th, 2022

5 ways to get your teachers more excited about using ed-tech

But as some CIOs and administrators have learned, it's not as simple as buying new instructional technology tools and installing them on your teachers' devices.
Tue May 10th, 2022

9 ways principals are restoring teacher morale after challenging years

Nearly all principals and administrators say teachers are more stressed-out than ever. Staffing shortages and teacher morale rank as higher concerns than even learning loss.
Fri May 6th, 2022

Is your state a leader—or is it lagging behind—in paying first-time teachers?

Starting teacher salaries have sunk to their lowest levels since the Great Recession at the same time many district leaders are scrambling for new recruits to fill vacant classrooms. 
Thu May 5th, 2022

Ranking all 50 states on highest teacher pay shows the pinch of inflation

Districts are awash in COVID relief funding but the inflation fueled by the pandemic means the power of teacher salaries has declined over the past 10 years.
Thu May 5th, 2022

4 promising strategies to help retain your best teachers

One way to address nationwide teacher shortages is to keep them from leaving the profession. Here's how.
Wed May 4th, 2022