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Teacher retention is a pressing challenge, and while raising pay is critical, it’s not the whole solution.  #ushca #hrineducation #teacherretention edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Under a second Trump presidency, proposed budget cuts and the potential dismantling of the Department of Education could dramatically reshape school funding and the fabric of public education.  #ushca #doe #departmentofeducation the74million.org/article/what-a…

Was There Ever a Golden Age in American K-12 Education? 📈 New data reveals that student achievement in the U.S. peaked in the early to mid-2010s, with notable gains in math and college attainment. But the momentum has since slowed. 🔗 Read the article: the74million.org/article/when-w….

In this #The74Million article Superintendent George Philhower shares how Eastern Hancock Schools transformed their approach to focus on teacher confidence and development. #ushca #k12education #hrineducation   i.mtr.cool/obpzbmbfaw

#EdWeek wrote an article on how breastfeeding #teachers face significant challenges in finding time and space to pump during the school day, despite federal laws that protect their rights.#ushca #k12education i.mtr.cool/wmqvfmzoxh

👏 A big shoutout to Knox County Schools for achieving near-zero teacher vacancies this year through innovative hiring strategies! #ushca #knoxcountyschools #k12education #hreineducation i.mtr.cool/xskzvksdau

Check out #Nimble’s latest survey for #K12 HR professionals on teacher recruitment practices— share your insights and get a chance to win a $200 gift card! #k12education #ushca 👉 i.mtr.cool/qnuzderxna

As ESSER funds dry up, the priorities for school districts are shifting.  i.mtr.cool/lihiofxblf #ushca #education #educationleadership #schoolsafety #literacy #k12education #budgetplanning

With these funds set to expire on September 30, schools are bracing for budget challenges. #USHCA #budgetcuts #education  i.mtr.cool/flnslepovh

EdWeek's "3 Things Principals Can Do to Make Teacher PD Better," to discover how giving teachers more agency, fostering mutual learning, and creating formal sharing spaces can transform your school’s instructional goals. #ushca #k12education. i.mtr.cool/yisaljpsvm

New Blog Post: The Accelerator Effect: How School Systems Can Fast-Track Access to Great Teachers. #ushca #education #k12education i.mtr.cool/hvnkycopdn

According to a recent RAND survey, 1/3 of teachers are using AI tools like ChatGPT to transform their classrooms and save time. Read more in the 74 Million article to see how AI is revolutionizing education: the74million.org/article/one-th… Comment your thoughts below! ⬇️

🎥 What We're Watching: Should Teachers Be Accountable for Student Outcomes? 🤔 Check out this panel on teacher accountability with experts Thomas S. Dee, Matthew Kraft, and Michelle Rhee, hosted by the Program on Education Policy and Governance. youtu.be/_UBhBQ0s92M?fe…

In this K-12 Dive article they believe that bringing staff and student voices into school design is essential for creating spaces that truly meet their needs.  i.mtr.cool/samwzgulvr #ushca #k12education #education #k12talent #k12 #k12staff #studentvoices #educationalequity

What We're Reading 📚  AI in K-12 education can be a double-edged sword, helping teachers while posing challenges like cheating and data privacy concerns.  Read more about these groundbreaking guidelines and their impact on education: i.mtr.cool/igcsrekhgy #ushca

Despite challenges during the pandemic, new federal data reveals a promising trend: enrollment in teacher prep programs has increased or stabilized in 40 states!  #ushca #education #k12education i.mtr.cool/jqbwoxllpf

Despite the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) urging equitable access to qualified teachers since 2015, states have varied in their response, leading to inconsistent reporting and data quality. i.mtr.cool/vropjqfcbo #EducationEquity #TeacherQuality #ESSA 🍎📚

According to 74 Million, public schools saw a significant increase in both student enrollment and staff numbers, including 15,000 additional teachers. This surge resulted in staffing levels hitting an all-time high on a per-student basis. i.mtr.cool/sixfeewehk

📣 Join us on 3/12 for a webinar presented by USHCA and Upbeat, hosted by the incredible Dr. Emily Kalejs Qazilbash, to explore "Building Belonging & Wellbeing within school systems - How to deal with The Challenge of Teacher Retention" RSVP HERE 👉 i.mtr.cool/ravzmylubw

📚 IU13, Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 based in Pennsylvania, recently published a comprehensive content guide on Recruitment & Hiring for school system. Check out the full guide here⤵️ i.mtr.cool/pqfddefgpx