The mounting challenges principals face are producing some conflicting numbers: While 94% are generally satisfied with their job, half say stress is so high they might just change careers or retire.
When Superintendent Scott Muri took the helm at Ector County ISD in 2019, it had an 18% teacher vacancy rate and was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state. Now, its teachers can make up to $100,000 a year.
Under the bill starting salaries for teachers would increase from $36,000 to $50,000 a year, making Arkansas fourth in the nation for starting teacher pay according to the National Education Association, the largest teacher union in the country.
A quarter of Missouri school districts have already jumped on board in an effort to attract new staff. In Texas, the model's popularity has also grown significantly as teacher satisfaction continues to be a point of concern.
Superintendents and their teams are finding success with strategies deployed to reverse the staff shortages exacerbated by the turbulence of the past few years.
While 66% of leaders say salary was key for teacher morale, 69% think reimagining classrooms and instruction is also essential, according to a new survey from learning company D2L and District Administration.
School counselors are frequently performing tasks such as building student schedules, maintaining student files and coordinating 504 plans, according to a new survey of K12 administrators.
While many schools are back to "normal" this school year, staff shortages persist. Learn from ChatGPT about how you can create incentives using creative solutions.
