Recruitment & Hiring
Learn more about efforts to attract school and district staff and choose the best candidate for the job
The State of Teaching
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
School & District Management
Schools Don't Have Enough Bus Drivers to Start the School Year—Again
Bus driver shortages have worsened nationwide since 2020. Many districts are still scrambling to find enough people to transport students.
School & District Management
What Most People Get Wrong About the Superintendent's Job
Misperceptions about the top district job do a disservice to aspiring district leaders, a new report argues.
Recruitment & Retention
Some Districts Are Still Struggling to Hire Teachers for the New Year
As the school year creeps closer, districts are still trying to find qualified teachers to fill spots.
Recruitment & Retention
Why This District Established Its Own Police Department
Police departments nationwide are struggling to recruit officers. That makes it difficult for districts to find school resource officers.
Recruitment & Retention
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This District Was Struggling to Find Teachers—So It Started Recruiting Abroad
By recruiting international teachers, this Texas district was able to address some of the staffing needs in their growing district.
Recruitment & Retention
Candidates for School Jobs May Be Lying on Resumes. What to Do About It
A high percentage of job applicants cheat throughout the job application process. AI could make the problem worse.
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
4 Keys to Building a Pipeline From High School to the Teaching Profession
A statewide career-tech program in Maryland shows promise to expand and diversify the pool of new educators. Here's how.
Budget & Finance
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Staffing Schools After ESSER: What School and District Leaders Need to Know
Join our newsroom for insights on investing in critical student support positions as pandemic funds expire.
Teacher Preparation
These Preparation Programs Are Creating a 'Tutor to Teacher' Pipeline
A new pipeline offering an authentic glimpse of the profession is growing, despite patchy financial cover.
Recruitment & Retention
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Meet the High School Students Already Training To Be Teachers
These young future educators share the moments that motivated them, and the concerns they have for their future.
Recruitment & Retention
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A Look Inside a High School Devoted to Training the Next Generation of Educators
This magnet high school supports Texas students pursuing careers in education. Here's how it works.
Recruitment & Retention
Signing Ceremonies Honor Students Who Want to Be Teachers
In a growing number of schools across the country, student-athletes aren't the only ones in the spotlight. Future teachers are, too.
Recruitment & Retention
Why Your Next Teacher Job Fair Probably Won't Be Virtual
Post-pandemic, K-12 job fairs have largely pivoted to in-person events. But virtual fairs still have a place.
Recruitment & Retention
The First Step to Hiring a Diverse School Staff: Believing It's Possible
District leaders who want to prioritize diverse staffing need to search widely for new job candidates—and give them reasons to stay.