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Diverse teachers: How to find which states lead the way

A new map that reveals which states have the most diverse teachers comes with troubling details about the changing workforce.

Superintendents on the move: A look at the latest retirements

Superintendent turnover has been making headlines over the last few years. The good news is that superintendents on the move are most likely to leave of their own volition.

School staffing: Are we in better shape heading into 2025?

The number of teaching positions in U.S. public schools is holding steady. But that doesn't mean school staffing pressures have vanished. 

Here is the No. 1 reason for superintendent turnover

The good news is that superintendents, in districts of all sizes, are most likely to leave of their own volition. 

K12 workforce building: The Times They Are a Changin’

School districts that emphasize inclusivity, mobility and flexibility build a stronger workforce and a culture centered on human needs.

Teacher pay: Bigger raises and better benefits will ease shortages

Teachers report that their pay grew over the last two school years. But the average raises fell far below the increases teachers desired, according to a new survey.

Extending Innovation Post-ESSER: The Next Era in K-12 Staffing Success

Date & Time: Monday, December 9 at 2 p.m. ET

In this special webinar from the DA Leadership Institute, an expert panel will discuss the results of a comprehensive report on how districts across the country are navigating these challenges. From reimagining staffing structures to redefining talent pipelines, this session will equip K-12 leaders with practical strategies to strengthen their workforce and retain impactful changes, even within budget constraints. 

***Attendees will be able to safely download the report, “From ESSER to Enduring Impact: Learnings in Reimagining Staffing for Student and Educator Success.”

Substitute Teacher Staffing Simplified: 5 Practical Strategies for Success

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 29 at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, we will cover five practical strategies districts can use to run an effective substitute teacher program that keeps classrooms fully staffed and students learning.

Best states for teachers: Why these are the top 3

New York is at the top of the list for teachers. Why? There are several reasons, according to the latest rankings from WalletHub.

How AI Is Bringing Practical Value to School Districts and Administrative Staff

Date & Time: Wednesday, October 16th at 2 pm ET

In this webinar, we explore newly trained models for a form of AI called intelligent document processing. Discover how documents are automatically recognized, data is extracted, and then indexed into content storage and core applications, regardless of whether your district uses Skyward, PowerSchool, Frontline, Microsoft, Infinite Campus, or any other application.

New teachers: Are we looking for them in all the wrong places?

Millennials and Gen Z workers tend to prioritize flexibility, collaboration and advancement opportunities that generally don't exist within the teaching profession.

How community colleges can build a new teacher pipeline

Community and two-year technical colleges have been proposed as a new pipeline for preparing new teachers. Florida has provided an example.

Superintendent turnover: 2 big districts pick new leaders

One of the nation's largest districts and Atlanta Public Schools chose new leaders this week as the steady pace of superintendent turnover continued, including a handful of departures.

2 big reasons teachers say they lag in workforce

From a teacher's point of view, workers in many comparable careers are more well-off—and have been for several years. And female teachers and teachers of color report more concerns than other educators. 

Superintendent turnover: Lots of leaders find new homes

Superintendent turnover is outlasting the 2023-24 school year, with big moves in Gary, Ind., the San Francisco Bay Area, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic.

Superintendent turnover: 3 big districts make important changes

A leader resigns in Milwaukee while new superintendents are set to take the helm in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Portland, Oregon.

3 ways to ease the burden of teacher vacancies

Lacking an abundance of financial resources means we must work together to think outside the box and explore non-traditional avenues, keeping an open mind to new ideas that can help train, retain and encourage both new and veteran teachers and staff.

Did you know? Your future teachers are already hired

Whether you are a principal, HR leader or superintendent, here are 5 ways to ‘grow your own’ teachers from the out-of-school-time pipeline.

Teachers around the world are facing similar hurdles—and AI, too

In a global McGraw-Hill poll, more than half of educators said that issues at home, insufficient family support and other external influences are the "largest obstacles to student success."

Superintendent turnover: Lots of new hires, just a few departures

Several superintendents are relocating this week as steady turnover continues from coast to coast with several first-timers and retirements.

6 ways to make every week Teacher Appreciation Week

As the end of the school year approaches, many teachers are already thinking about next fall. While some are planning new lessons, others are considering whether they want to return to the classroom at all

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Fixing shortages and academics at the same time

Recruiting more aspiring educators of color will not only fill teacher vacancies but also propel student achievement and improve school climate, says this week's podcast guest, Javaid Siddiqi, the president and CEO of The Hunt Institute.

Superintendent turnover: Dozens of new hires and 6 departures

A handful of district leaders found new homes while school boards hired first-time superintendents at a rapid clip and a few systems are suddenly looking for replacements.

Superintendent search surveys: Let’s look at the big questions

Ever wonder what superintendent search surveys are asking school communities in the districts where your fellow leaders have been hired?

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Teachers need ‘professional authority’

Teachers quit the classroom when they lack control, choice and collaboration, says Becky Pringle, president of the NEA teachers union.

Districts remain busy hiring new superintendents

Another big city district has promoted from within to fill its superintendent's post. Sacramento City Unified School District in California just elevated Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen to its top spot after she served as the interim since July 2023.

Here is the most overlooked reason for teacher burnout

Change fatigue is a form of mental and emotional exhaustion that is caused when too much change takes place in an organization or when significant change follows immediately on earlier change.

Big district gets new leader as busy hiring season continues

Broward County Public Schools' superintendent resigned suddenly last week but there won't be a national search to replace him.

Ominous signs are emerging in recent school board discussions

Staffing cuts and terminations have become more frequent topics at school board meetings over the past year, according to the Burbio's tracker that has captivated District Administration.

Superintendent hiring season is now kicking into higher gear

This spring's busy hiring season is giving the next generation of superintendents their first chance to run their own districts. 

Hiring teachers? These schools of education may produce your best candidates

At the top of U.S. News and World Report's best schools of education list is a tie between the world-renowned Teachers College, Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Which other schools round out the top 10?

4 superintendents are switching places as hiring surge continues

T. Lamar Goree, a former Louisiana superintendent of the year, has been named the lone finalist to become the new leader of Duncanville Independent School District in Texas.

K12 turnover keeps school boards busy hiring new superintendents

In New York, Superintendent Carmine Peluso is moving to the Churchville-Chili Central School District from the Rochester City School District. Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan has promoted interim leader Jazz Parks to become its next superintendent

Start a successful grow-your-own teacher program in 5 steps

Turning paraprofessionals, parents, bus drivers and others into full-time educators is gaining momentum as one of the best ways to staff classrooms in an era of worsening teacher shortages.

Strategic school staffing: How to upscale 7 promising models

Strategic school staffing models recognize that the K12 teaching workforce will never again look like it did in decades past, researchers say.