A new survey of K12 administrators shows signs of improvement in several prominent issues impacting education, including teacher shortages and retention.
Twenty-nine percent of all public schools are giving students free breakfast and lunch this school year, which is a sizeable increase from 21% in October 2022.
The path to school improvement begins with one simple but profound realization: "I am the genesis of change," says FETC featured speaker and longtime educator Anthony Hamlet.
Both elementary and middle schools cited trouble filling a special education vacancies with a fully certified teacher. English as a second language or bilingual teachers were the hardest posts to fill in high schools, national data suggests.
Former Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey is sounding the alarm about a new Illinois Education Association survey that finds almost three out of every five state educators concede they have envisioned themselves walking away from the classroom.
Date & Time: Thursday, November 21 at 4 p.m. ET <br><br> Join a live conversation with veteran district IT Leaders as they share their experiences navigating the complex IT landscape in K12 education. This expert panel will discuss pressing challenges like budget constraints, staffing shortages, and the evolving demands of leadership.