/retention Retention en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜą·ÂŰĚł Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:51:00 GMT /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2025-survey-results-the-outlook-for-recruitment-and-retention See exclusive findings from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of K-12 job seekers and district HR professionals on recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction.  Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:51:00 GMT /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2025-survey-results-the-outlook-for-recruitment-and-retention /leadership/opinion-whats-the-no-1-way-to-retain-principals/2024/12 When it comes to the demands of the job, principals share common concerns, according to a recent survey. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:01:13 GMT /leadership/opinion-whats-the-no-1-way-to-retain-principals/2024/12 /leadership/four-ways-to-stop-teacher-turnover-from-hamstringing-school-improvement/2024/10 Staffing instability can unravel the social fabric of schools, experts say, unless leaders work to keep connections strong. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:44:06 GMT /leadership/four-ways-to-stop-teacher-turnover-from-hamstringing-school-improvement/2024/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-contracts-need-to-change-and-its-not-just-about-money/2024/10 If we want to retain effective teaches, we should increase teacher compensation—but we need to do it strategically. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:35:30 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teacher-contracts-need-to-change-and-its-not-just-about-money/2024/10 /leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-heres-what-districts-and-schools-can-do/2024/10 Severe teacher shortages persist. Educators suggest what schools and districts can do to fill those posts. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:32:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-heres-what-districts-and-schools-can-do/2024/10 /leadership/video-recruiting-and-retaining-stem-teachers-a-former-white-house-advisers-take/2024/10 A retired teacher and former White House policy adviser has some ideas for schools leaders looking to recruit and retain in STEM. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:22:38 GMT /leadership/video-recruiting-and-retaining-stem-teachers-a-former-white-house-advisers-take/2024/10 /leadership/4-day-school-weeks-and-their-surprising-effect-on-teacher-turnover/2024/10 Four-day school weeks are more popular than ever. But a main district desire in making the switch might not pan out, new research suggests. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:22:27 GMT /leadership/4-day-school-weeks-and-their-surprising-effect-on-teacher-turnover/2024/10 /events/webinar/keep-talented-teachers-and-improve-student-outcomes Keep talented teachers and unlock student success with strategic planning based on insights from Apple Education and educational leaders.  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:48:16 GMT /events/webinar/keep-talented-teachers-and-improve-student-outcomes /teaching-learning/teachers-want-sustainable-workplaces-state-policies-make-it-harder/2024/09 Greater opportunities for collaboration could boost teacher retention, national group finds. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-want-sustainable-workplaces-state-policies-make-it-harder/2024/09 /leadership/has-superintendent-turnover-gotten-any-better-what-new-data-show/2024/09 See three key findings from an analysis of the 500 largest school districts. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:24:43 GMT /leadership/has-superintendent-turnover-gotten-any-better-what-new-data-show/2024/09 /leadership/stem-teachers-how-to-find-the-good-ones-and-keep-them See how schools are making progress, and where they are falling short, in addressing chronic teacher shortages in STEM fields. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/stem-teachers-how-to-find-the-good-ones-and-keep-them /leadership/what-most-people-get-wrong-about-the-superintendents-job/2024/08 Misperceptions about the top district job do a disservice to aspiring district leaders, a new report argues. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:10:44 GMT /leadership/what-most-people-get-wrong-about-the-superintendents-job/2024/08 /teaching-learning/teachers-morale-is-still-low-they-say-principals-can-help-improve-it/2024/08 Supportive working conditions, spearheaded by principals, can improve teacher satisfaction, according to a study. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:56:32 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-morale-is-still-low-they-say-principals-can-help-improve-it/2024/08 /leadership/rising-reports-of-school-violence-are-pushing-teachers-to-want-to-quit/2024/07 Educators are being met with violence and aggression from various sources, and it's causing them to consider leaving the profession. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:18:15 GMT /leadership/rising-reports-of-school-violence-are-pushing-teachers-to-want-to-quit/2024/07 /teaching-learning/team-teaching-a-boost-to-teacher-retention/2024/05 A study of Mesa, Ariz., teachers finds the collaborative approach boosts career satisfaction and effectiveness. Thu, 30 May 2024 19:59:45 GMT /teaching-learning/team-teaching-a-boost-to-teacher-retention/2024/05 /teaching-learning/why-special-education-teachers-quit-and-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2024/05 States and districts take creative approaches to retain special education teachers. Tue, 28 May 2024 19:39:29 GMT /teaching-learning/why-special-education-teachers-quit-and-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2024/05 /teaching-learning/black-teacher-have-the-highest-morale-why/2024/05 Black teachers view the job more positively, exclusive survey data show. How can schools hold onto them? Wed, 22 May 2024 21:08:15 GMT /teaching-learning/black-teacher-have-the-highest-morale-why/2024/05 /leadership/principal-salaries-the-gap-between-expectation-and-reality/2024/05 Exclusive survey data indicate a gap between the expectations and the realities of principal pay. Mon, 20 May 2024 20:31:28 GMT /leadership/principal-salaries-the-gap-between-expectation-and-reality/2024/05 /teaching-learning/teachers-careers-go-through-phases-they-need-support-in-each/2024/05 Teachers experience a dip in job satisfaction a few years into their careers. Thu, 16 May 2024 21:02:50 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-careers-go-through-phases-they-need-support-in-each/2024/05 /leadership/retention-is-the-missing-ingredient-in-special-education-staffing/2024/05 Many special education teachers switch to other teaching positions. Districts are exploring ways to keep them in the needed role. Mon, 13 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/retention-is-the-missing-ingredient-in-special-education-staffing/2024/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-transitioning-out-of-teaching-is-hard-heres-what-ive-learned/2024/04 For teachers looking to change careers, the skills they’ve honed in the classroom don’t always easily translate to their resume. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:46:43 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-transitioning-out-of-teaching-is-hard-heres-what-ive-learned/2024/04 /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:31:24 GMT /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 /teaching-learning/this-is-the-surprising-career-stage-when-teachers-are-unhappiest/2024/04 Survey data reveal a slump in teachers' job satisfaction a few years into their careers. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:29:57 GMT /teaching-learning/this-is-the-surprising-career-stage-when-teachers-are-unhappiest/2024/04 /leadership/how-effective-mentors-strengthen-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/2024/03 Rudy Ruiz, founder of the Edifying Teachers network, shares advice on what quality mentorship entails for teachers of color. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:30:30 GMT /leadership/how-effective-mentors-strengthen-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/2024/03 /leadership/some-positive-signs-for-the-teacher-pipeline-but-its-not-all-good-what-3-studies-say/2024/03 Teacher-prep enrollment is stabilizing, but school-level turnover is still high. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:59:00 GMT /leadership/some-positive-signs-for-the-teacher-pipeline-but-its-not-all-good-what-3-studies-say/2024/03 /events/k-12-essentials-forum/building-a-diverse-staff-to-drive-student-success Join this free virtual event to get up to speed on the pivotal role of diversity in K-12 education. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:00:57 GMT /events/k-12-essentials-forum/building-a-diverse-staff-to-drive-student-success /teaching-learning/heres-what-keeps-teachers-on-the-job/2024/03 Hear why these teachers stay in the job, despite its challenges and lower pay. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:13:47 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-what-keeps-teachers-on-the-job/2024/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-a-call-to-action-for-revitalizing-stem-education/2024/03 An educational consultant and former educator discusses the importance of STEM education in this letter to the editor. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-a-call-to-action-for-revitalizing-stem-education/2024/03 /teaching-learning/i-probably-cried-every-night-the-truth-about-supporting-new-teachers/2024/03 New teachers are in hot demand, but face a changed—and challenging—profession. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/i-probably-cried-every-night-the-truth-about-supporting-new-teachers/2024/03 /leadership/this-state-created-a-retention-system-for-principals-heres-why-it-worked/2024/02 Missouri has deepened the support it offers to new principals through a partly federally funded, two-year mentoring program. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:07:51 GMT /leadership/this-state-created-a-retention-system-for-principals-heres-why-it-worked/2024/02