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Building Momentum: What We Learned From 16,000+ Substitutes To Make the Job Even Better
I analyze this year’s Red Rover’s Substitute Survey results, the largest survey of guest teachers yet. Read the article here to discover why subs keep coming back each year, as well as what opportunities districts can leverage to improve their experiences.
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The State of K–12 Education Federal Funding: What Leaders Need to Know Now to Prepare for the Future
As we approach the 2025-26 school year, K-12 education funding is at a critical tipping point. This article breaks down what educators need to know about federal funding changes (at the time of its writing) and offers essential practices that district leaders need to responsibly manage their organization’s limited funds, regardless of what comes next.…
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K-12 Absence Management: The #1 Trend To Watch In 2024-2025
I offer HR leaders insights into four trends emerging in K-12 absence management, as well as practical strategies for teams to engage their teaching staff as the school year wraps up. 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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The Role of Coaching & Mentorship in Teacher Retention (and Recruitment)
Teacher coaching and mentorship programs contribute not only to higher retention rates in districts, but also to stronger recruitment efforts. Read the article here to learn how.
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Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practices ∣ DAP Best Practices in Early Childhood Education
This article explains the importance of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) in early childhood education, the challenge of training teachers in these strategies, and how practice-based coaching can help. Read more here.
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Crafting a School Schedule:The Cornerstone of Purposeful Reading Instruction & Practice
Read this eBook to better understand the importance of school scheduling to reading instruction, and how to design and implement a schedule that promotes literacy gains for all students. Download Here
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5 Key Questions to Ask When Selecting Your Family Engagement Software
This article outlines key questions every K-12 educator should ask before purchasing family engagement software solutions, based on the latest research on effective family-school partnerships from Dr. Karen Mapp of Harvard University. Read More
Maren Madalyn, Education Freelance Writer & Strategist 