By treating substitute teachers as valued members of our instructional team, my district achieved a 99% fill rate and built a reliable teacher pipeline.
The federal government now requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 to hire talent through H-1B visas. Many schools will struggle to fill teacher vacancies, says one expert.
The School District of Philadelphia and two major universities are reshaping how research gets done. They are moving "at the pace of K12 policy," not "the pace of the Ivy League."
Leadership matters. Strong superintendents attract strong administrators and teachers. They create stability, build systems of accountability and unify boards, staff and communities. When those seats are vacant—or filled poorly—it is students who pay the price. That is why the superintendent shortage should alarm every stakeholder in education. At some point, we’re going to wake up […]
