School Districts Prepare for Major Staffing Cuts as ESSER Winds Down
More than half of district leaders said in a new survey that they may have to cut many of the staff they used COVID relief money to hire.
More Superintendents Are Quitting as School Year Begins
Observers say more superintendents abruptly left this summer. “No college football team is firing their coach in August,” says one expert.
5 Signs a District Will Be at Risk When ESSER Runs Out
Two new resources are urging districts and states to be deliberate as they transition away from federal relief funds.
How to Create a School Culture That Teachers Won’t Want to Leave
At this Texas middle school, staff have turned down job offers that would boost their salary or significantly cut their commute time.
Staff Shortages in Schools Are Here to Stay. Here’s Why
School districts are still struggling to hire qualified candidates in special education, transportation, and STEM.
What Do Principals Carry Around All Day? 3 Leaders Share Their Essentials
On the move most of the day, these principals learned what tools they need to keep close at hand.
The Real Reason for Shortages of Teachers, Bus Drivers, and Other Education Professionals
In this video, I explain the real reason behind the shortage in teachers, bus drivers and other education professionals.
5 Ways Districts Are Filling Teacher Vacancies
Hiring international teachers, bringing teachers out of retirement, and using virtual learning are some of districts’ solutions.
ESSER’s End Could Lead Districts to Cut Administrators. 6 Key Questions to Consider First
Districts should be strategic with cuts to administrative positions, experts say, even with the coming end of federal COVID-relief aid.
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Has Some Florida Parents Considering Moves Out of State
Forty percent of Florida parents who responded to a survey want to leave the state because of its “Don’t Say Gay” law.