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.

A recent survey indicates that the profession is significantly less likely to receive job cuts during economic uncertainty compared to other industries.

The chances of being sexually assaulted, threatened with a weapon, bullied, or exposed to illegal drugs are among the key safety measurements being tracked.

"Transformation in education is happening, which is almost a counter-narrative to what we hear," says Amy Dujon, director of the District Administration Leadership Institute and co-author of a new report, "Exploring New Frontiers For K-12 Systems Transformation."