Teacher Contracts Need to Change. And It’s Not Just About Money (Opinion)

If we want to retain effective teaches, we should increase teacher compensation—but we need to do it strategically.

What a Second Trump Presidency Could Mean for Education in the U.S.

Some see Donald Trump’s decisive victory as an ‘immediate threat,’ but others expect him to be limited by the ‘reality of governing.’

When Was the Golden Age of American K-12 Education? And How Can We Tell?

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

Knox County Schools Achieves Near-Zero Teacher Vacancies Through Innovative Hiring Strategies

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…

Forget Hot-Button Ed Issues — Voters Want Safe Schools and Kids Who Can Read

Wise & Siddiqi: As ESSER funds run out, districts need to consider these priorities as they plan their future budgets.

Texas schools got billions in federal pandemic relief. It's coming to an end as school begins

Educators say they’ll struggle to keep the programs they created with those funds, highlighting their precarious situation without more state help.

3 Things Principals Can Do to Make Teacher PD Better

School leaders need to include teacher voice to create the most engaging professional development.

Urban Schools Human Capital Academy - Better People = Better Results

We develop, support, and network human capital leaders in schools, districts, and states to drive measurable improvements in teacher and principal quality.

One-Third of Teachers Have Already Tried AI, Survey Finds

A RAND poll released last month finds English and social studies teachers embracing tools like ChatGPT.

Bringing staff and student voices into the school design process

Education leaders and school architects say knowing what students and staff want in school construction and renovation is vital for planning.

AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

Teacher Prep Programs See ‘Encouraging’ Growth, New Federal Data Reveal

During key pandemic years, teacher prep enrollment increased or stabilized in 40 states. Why it’s not enough to curb shortages.

Ensuring Students' Equitable Access to Qualified and Effective Teachers - National Council on...

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...

Another Year of School Staffing Gains in 9,500 Districts as Fiscal Cliff Looms

Aldeman: An all-time high in 2022-23, with 173,000 students & 159,000 employees, including 15,000 more teachers. See latest numbers.