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The 4 “Cs” Every K-12 Recruiter Needs To Keep Candidates Engaged
K-12 recruiters who keep candidates engaged throughout the application process ultimately secure top talent for their schools. This article outlines four “Cs” – communication, connection, creation, and clarity – to guide any recruiting expert in today’s competitive hiring environment. Read here.
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6 Things to Consider Before Purchasing That K-12 Digital Recruiting Solution
This article offers district and school administrators guidelines for choosing the best digital recruitment platform for their hiring needs, from flexible configurations to thoughtful, expect vendor partners. Read it here.
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The Role of Coaching & Mentorship in Teacher Retention (and Recruitment)
In this article, I point out ways that coaching and mentorship — well-known strategies for boosting teacher retention — can also drive teacher recruitment efforts. Read More
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Quality Candidates are Everywhere: How a District Taps Technology to Reach Hires in The Community and Beyond
In this article, I interview Jamie West, Instructional Recruitment Partner at Lake County Schools in Florida, who emphasizes the importance of “shortening the [hiring] path” to fill teaching positions and the value of interoperability across hiring and absence management solutions. Read More
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Finding Balance: How a District Uses Low- and High-Tech Strategies for Teacher Recruiting & Retention
In this article, I interview Mollie Dunn, Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention at St. Lucie Public Schools in Florida, about today’s most pressing challenges with teacher recruitment and retention today and how her district creatively employs engagement strategies to maintain a 97% educator retention rate.
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Want To Use Video Interviews In Hiring? Consider These Four Factors First
Learn about the rise of video interviewing in K-12 recruiting and what factors educators should weigh before investing in this technology. Read More
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Navigating A Teacher Double-Shortage: 3 Essential Hiring Strategies
Explore three essential approaches to hiring that help K12 administrators balance both sides of a double-shortage of teachers. Read More
Maren Madalyn, Education Freelance Writer & Strategist 