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Personnel, HR, unions

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Fixing shortages and academics at the same time

Matt Zalaznick -
Recruiting more aspiring educators of color will not only fill teacher vacancies but also propel student achievement and improve school climate, says this week's podcast guest, Javaid Siddiqi, the president and CEO of The Hunt Institute.

Superintendent turnover: Dozens of new hires and 6 departures

Matt Zalaznick -
A handful of district leaders found new homes while school boards hired first-time superintendents at a rapid clip and a few systems are suddenly looking for replacements.

Superintendent search surveys: Let’s look at the big questions

Matt Zalaznick -
Ever wonder what superintendent search surveys are asking school communities in the districts where your fellow leaders have been hired?

‘Talking Out of School’ podcast: Teachers need ‘professional authority’

Matt Zalaznick -
Teachers quit the classroom when they lack control, choice and collaboration, says Becky Pringle, president of the NEA teachers union.

Districts remain busy hiring new superintendents

Matt Zalaznick -
Another big city district has promoted from within to fill its superintendent's post. Sacramento City Unified School District in California just elevated Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen to its top spot after she served as the interim since July 2023.

Here is the most overlooked reason for teacher burnout

Shannon Hazel -
Change fatigue is a form of mental and emotional exhaustion that is caused when too much change takes place in an organization or when significant change follows immediately on earlier change.

Big district gets new leader as busy hiring season continues

Matt Zalaznick -
Broward County Public Schools' superintendent resigned suddenly last week but there won't be a national search to replace him.

Ominous signs are emerging in recent school board discussions

Matt Zalaznick -
Staffing cuts and terminations have become more frequent topics at school board meetings over the past year, according to the Burbio's tracker that has captivated District Administration.

Superintendent hiring season is now kicking into higher gear

Matt Zalaznick -
This spring's busy hiring season is giving the next generation of superintendents their first chance to run their own districts. 

Hiring teachers? These schools of education may produce your best candidates

Matt Zalaznick -
At the top of U.S. News and World Report's best schools of education list is a tie between the world-renowned Teachers College, Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Which other schools round out the top 10?

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