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How U.S. Teachers’ Job Satisfaction Stacks Up Against Their Global Peers


Posted on October 28, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on How U.S. Teachers’ Job Satisfaction Stacks Up Against Their Global Peers

The largest international survey of teachers provides new insights into teacher satisfaction.

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How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your School (Opinion)


Posted on October 14, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your School (Opinion)

An instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention.

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Inside the Superintendent Hiring Process, and Where It Can Go Wrong


Posted on October 10, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on Inside the Superintendent Hiring Process, and Where It Can Go Wrong

A superintendent’s arrest in Iowa exposed weaknesses in a district’s vetting of its top leader.

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‘It’s Rough Out Here’: Why Most Teachers Work a Second Job (and What It Means)


Posted on October 9, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on ‘It’s Rough Out Here’: Why Most Teachers Work a Second Job (and What It Means)

Those with education-related second jobs are more likely to stay than those with non-related gigs.

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These Maps Reveal Gaps in Special Education, English-Learner Teacher Supply


Posted on September 30, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on These Maps Reveal Gaps in Special Education, English-Learner Teacher Supply

Long-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines.

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Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a New $100,000 Visa Fee


Posted on September 30, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a New $100,000 Visa Fee

Lawmakers are pressing to exempt international teachers from a new $100,000 visa fee.

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Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their Jobs


Posted on September 30, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their Jobs

A new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment.

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The United Nations Says Teacher Shortages Are a Global Problem


Posted on September 3, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on The United Nations Says Teacher Shortages Are a Global Problem

Worldwide, countries need to recruit another 44 million primary and secondary teachers by 2030 to meet demand, a new report finds.

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This District Is Betting on a $10K Signing Bonus for New Teachers. Is It Enough?


Posted on August 26, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on This District Is Betting on a $10K Signing Bonus for New Teachers. Is It Enough?

Teachers are being awarded bonuses of up to $12,000 to join a district that, like its surrounding community, is working to rebuild.

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Beyond the Hire: Building a Culture Where Teachers Stay


Posted on August 20, 2025 | Posted on . | Leave a Comment on Beyond the Hire: Building a Culture Where Teachers Stay

Retention starts before day one. Learn how to build a culture that keeps great educators engaged & committed long-term.

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