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HR Practitioner Community. Transformative Content. Purposeful Capacity-Building.
Reston, VA
Joined April 2014
Teacher retention is a pressing challenge, and while raising pay is critical, it’s not the whole solution. #ushca #hrineducation #teacherretention
edweek.org
If we want to retain effective teaches, we should increase teacher compensation—but we need to do it strategically.
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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
Some see Donald Trump’s decisive victory as an ‘immediate threat,’ but others expect him to be limited by the ‘reality of governing.’
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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:.
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Petrilli: A look at NAEP scores — and the students who took those tests — provides insights into what works in the classroom and where to go from here
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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
the74million.org
Superintendent's view: By emphasizing teachers’ confidence in their abilities, we created an environment that fosters professional development.
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#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
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A recent federal law allows breastfeeding teachers the time and space to pump at work. But many schools haven't caught up.
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👏 A big shoutout to Knox County Schools for achieving near-zero teacher vacancies this year through innovative hiring strategies! #ushca #knoxcountyschools #k12education #hreineducation
kcshallpass.org
From left to right: Olivia Craig, Lindsay Duvall, Sarah Collins Knox County Schools achieved a remarkable milestone this year by reducing its teacher vacancies to near-zero levels, with just a hand…
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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 👉
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K-12 HR/recruitment leaders can complete this 5-minute survey to be entered to win a $200 gift card. Your individual responses will be kept private. Anyone who completes the survey, will receive free...
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As ESSER funds dry up, the priorities for school districts are shifting. #ushca #education #educationleadership #schoolsafety #literacy #k12education #budgetplanning.
the74million.org
Wise & Siddiqi: As ESSER funds run out, districts need to consider these priorities as they plan their future budgets.
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With these funds set to expire on September 30, schools are bracing for budget challenges. #USHCA #budgetcuts #education.
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Educators say they’ll struggle to keep the programs they created with those funds, highlighting their precarious situation without more state help.
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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.
edweek.org
School leaders need to include teacher voice to create the most engaging professional development.
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New Blog Post: The Accelerator Effect: How School Systems Can Fast-Track Access to Great Teachers. #ushca #education #k12education
ushcacademy.org
We develop, support, and network human capital leaders in schools, districts, and states to drive measurable improvements in teacher and principal quality.
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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: Comment your thoughts below! ⬇️.
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A RAND poll released last month finds English and social studies teachers embracing tools like ChatGPT.
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🎥 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.
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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. #ushca #k12education #education #k12talent #k12 #k12staff #studentvoices #educationalequity.
k12dive.com
Education leaders and school architects say knowing what students and staff want in school construction and renovation is vital for planning.
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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: #ushca.
edsurge.com
Education has had a wobbly relationship with the still-evolving presence of generative AI in schools — with some school districts banning it only to ...
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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
the74million.org
During key pandemic years, teacher prep enrollment increased or stabilized in 40 states. Why it’s not enough to curb shortages.
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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. #EducationEquity #TeacherQuality #ESSA 🍎📚.
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Students in high-need schools deserve equitable access to effective teachers, yet persistent disparities in teacher quality continue to undermine educational outcomes. Federal law requires that...
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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.
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Aldeman: An all-time high in 2022-23, with 173,000 students & 159,000 employees, including 15,000 more teachers. See latest numbers.
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📣 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 👉
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📚 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⤵️
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