"I would encourage any of my peers across the region to evaluate the authenticity and partnership that Kelly Education can offer. That's not a commodity today—where a business has an interest in your success and not just their own." —Jennifer Hart, ACPSD, Chief Officer of Human Resources & Administration The Aiken County Public School District […]
Ask any school administrator across the country about their biggest concern each school day and you'll likely hear the same response: keeping my classrooms filled with teachers. The teacher shortage is a crisis that impacts many districts across the country—and finding qualified substitute teachers is just as difficult. One school principal has a pipeline approach […]
5 Strategies for Running an Effective Substitute Teacher Program According to the Institute of Education Sciences, 61% of public schools report that it's much more difficult to find substitute teachers compared to three years ago—and the continued teacher vacancy crisis is only making things worse. This leaves many districts in a state of nonstop recruiting […]
MPS social workers have made phone calls and home visits to try to connect with parents and students, but many families have been unresponsive, said Nicole Cain, MPS manager of school social work and community services.
As of late Monday, the PAT and Portland Public Schools appeared to be very close to a contract settlement that would end the teacher strike. But some college-bound students taking advanced courses are worried about how they'll catch up when class returns
Teaching Important Content: The Case for Implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials The Framework for Teaching (FFT) was developed to promote clear and meaningful conversations about effective teaching practices and guide professional learning and growth. Today, the FFT is the most widely used instructional framework in the country. Guides and companion tools included in the FFT Component […]
Feedback is reflective, serving as a mirror that tells individuals "who you are." It analyzes past actions, behaviors, or results. In contrast, feed-forward projects future potential, painting a picture of "who you are becoming."
There are tens of thousands of educators with children in their classrooms who just want an opportunity to reach their full potential. That is only going to be possible if we give teachers the time, training and technology.
K12 leaders looking to form closer connections with parents, families and communities should think of their outreach efforts as a blend of one- and two-way communications.
When the appointed board of managers held community engagement meetings throughout the month of September, attendees had a lot to say about their priorities for the district, with concerns including budgetary and safety matters, curriculum and equitable distribution of resources.
