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AI and Workforce Management: Strategies To Operationalize Your Day-to-Day
This article walks through practical ways for HR and school district leaders to leverage AI for efficiency without sacrificing efficacy. Read More
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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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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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Why Do You Sub? Inspiring Stories and Strategies from Guest Teachers Across the U.S.
In this article, I highlight the top reasons why Red Rover guest teachers return again and again to the classroom, as well as their tips for those considering substitute teaching. Read the full story here.
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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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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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Protective Factors Framework in Practice: How A Trauma-Informed Approach Strengthens Families
The protective factors framework offers guiding principles for educators to bring a trauma-informed lens to family engagement. Read More
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4 Strategies To Partner With Families That Support Equity In Early Childhood Education
To cultivate equity in early childhood education, programs need their families! Explore four strategies for developing partnerships that uplift all children and caregivers. Read More
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More Than Money Saved: A Comprehensive Guide To Justifying Your Time Tracking Software
Fighting to keep key technology in your HR budget? Educators offer practical tips for justifying your time-tracking solution (hint: it’s about much more than the upfront costs). Read More
Maren Madalyn, Education Freelance Writer & Strategist 