/human-resources Human Resources en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-teachers-can-get-the-most-out-of-their-hr-office-downloadable/2026/04 Here’s what your school district’s human resources staff can and can’t do for you. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-teachers-can-get-the-most-out-of-their-hr-office-downloadable/2026/04 /leadership/ease-the-teacher-hiring-process-with-ai-downloadable/2026/04 Clear criteria and privacy protections are critical when using technology to smooth the hiring process. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:54:07 GMT /leadership/ease-the-teacher-hiring-process-with-ai-downloadable/2026/04 /leadership/ai-is-changing-teacher-hiring-heres-how/2026/04 Teachers may not be aware that AI underpins both commercial and DIY hiring systems, raising concerns. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:41:22 GMT /leadership/ai-is-changing-teacher-hiring-heres-how/2026/04 /leadership/opinion-5-things-that-hr-directors-wish-teachers-knew/2026/03 Here's how you can get the most out of your school's human resources office. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:25:28 GMT /leadership/opinion-5-things-that-hr-directors-wish-teachers-knew/2026/03 /events/webinar/k-12-lens-2026-what-new-staffing-data-reveals-about-district-operations Explore national survey findings and hear how districts are navigating staffing changes that affect daily operations, workload, and planning. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/k-12-lens-2026-what-new-staffing-data-reveals-about-district-operations /leaders/leadership/this-district-cracked-the-nut-on-fully-staffed-schools-heres-how/2026/02 Knox County streamlined hiring and empowered principals to beat teacher shortages. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/this-district-cracked-the-nut-on-fully-staffed-schools-heres-how/2026/02 /leaders/2026/the-off-season-that-helps-this-hr-director-fully-staff-schools Knox County reimagined teacher hiring and is starting each year fully staffed. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2026/the-off-season-that-helps-this-hr-director-fully-staff-schools /leadership/opinion-what-trumps-100-000-visa-fee-could-mean-for-schools/2026/01 An expert on teacher migration explains the possible consequences for international teachers. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:20:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-trumps-100-000-visa-fee-could-mean-for-schools/2026/01 /technology/opinion-ai-drafted-emails-arent-as-good-as-you-think-a-school-hr-director-explains/2025/12 I prompted ChatGPT to write a teacher’s work accommodation request. Here’s what it got wrong. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:15:31 GMT /technology/opinion-ai-drafted-emails-arent-as-good-as-you-think-a-school-hr-director-explains/2025/12 /technology/will-ai-be-the-answer-to-k-12s-hiring-headaches/2025/06 Recruiters can use AI for just about any part of the recruiting process. But should they? An expert weighs in. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:21:58 GMT /technology/will-ai-be-the-answer-to-k-12s-hiring-headaches/2025/06 /leaders/2025/how-this-hr-director-pushed-for-pay-increases-for-teachers Teachers are getting paid more in the Charleston, S.C. district—thanks in part to their champion in administration. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/how-this-hr-director-pushed-for-pay-increases-for-teachers /leaders/leadership/a-formula-for-better-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/2025/02 Helping teachers advocate for themselves is key to success. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/a-formula-for-better-teacher-recruitment-and-retention/2025/02 /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2025-survey-results-the-outlook-for-recruitment-and-retention See exclusive findings from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of K-12 job seekers and district HR professionals on recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction.  Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:51:00 GMT /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2025-survey-results-the-outlook-for-recruitment-and-retention /events/webinar/substitute-teacher-staffing-simplified-5-strategies-for-success Struggling to find quality substitute teachers? Join our webinar to learn key strategies to keep your classrooms covered and students learning. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:33:04 GMT /events/webinar/substitute-teacher-staffing-simplified-5-strategies-for-success /leadership/how-this-district-lowered-its-teacher-vacancy-rate-to-almost-zero/2024/09 Knox County schools in Tennessee has a multifaceted strategy to hire and retain more teachers. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:30:56 GMT /leadership/how-this-district-lowered-its-teacher-vacancy-rate-to-almost-zero/2024/09 /leadership/districts-scramble-to-comply-with-new-overtime-rule/2024/05 Organizations push to delay new rule that requires overtime pay for more school employees. Tue, 21 May 2024 18:48:23 GMT /leadership/districts-scramble-to-comply-with-new-overtime-rule/2024/05 /leadership/why-your-next-teacher-job-fair-probably-wont-be-virtual/2024/04 Post-pandemic, K-12 job fairs have largely pivoted to in-person events. But virtual fairs still have a place. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:25:17 GMT /leadership/why-your-next-teacher-job-fair-probably-wont-be-virtual/2024/04 /leadership/ozempic-and-other-pricey-drugs-cause-headaches-for-schools/2024/03 Districts are struggling to find cheap and accessible alternatives to expensive medications for staff as insurance and drug costs rise. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:59:11 GMT /leadership/ozempic-and-other-pricey-drugs-cause-headaches-for-schools/2024/03 /leadership/opinion-educational-strategies-and-student-outcomes-are-not-in-sync-what-you-need-to-know/2023/07 Teachers and school leaders are focused on different tasks, and none is tied to student results. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:39:31 GMT /leadership/opinion-educational-strategies-and-student-outcomes-are-not-in-sync-what-you-need-to-know/2023/07 /leadership/interview-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-after-theyre-hired-too-heres-why/2023/05 "Stay" interviews and exit interviews can be just as valuable as pre-employment interviews. Thu, 18 May 2023 20:44:00 GMT /leadership/interview-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-after-theyre-hired-too-heres-why/2023/05 /leadership/do-online-job-boards-help-districts-find-more-teachers/2023/05 School district recruiters are experimenting with services like Indeed and LinkedIn, but they report variable success so far. Fri, 12 May 2023 18:48:26 GMT /leadership/do-online-job-boards-help-districts-find-more-teachers/2023/05 /leadership/recruiters-are-going-grassroots-to-fill-vacancies-they-say-its-working/2023/02 Highway billboards, direct pleas to parents, and grocery store flyers are among the ways schools are reaching out to potential hires. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:58:46 GMT /leadership/recruiters-are-going-grassroots-to-fill-vacancies-they-say-its-working/2023/02 /leadership/districts-want-more-teachers-of-color-but-dont-do-enough-to-recruit-them-survey-finds/2023/02 Results from a January survey found that work remains in districts' efforts to recruit more teachers of color. Experts offer advice. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:35:45 GMT /leadership/districts-want-more-teachers-of-color-but-dont-do-enough-to-recruit-them-survey-finds/2023/02 /leadership/what-post-pandemic-recruitment-looks-like/2023/02 Recruiters' jobs are more complex, requiring them to use in-person, remote, and hybrid job fairs. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:20:12 GMT /leadership/what-post-pandemic-recruitment-looks-like/2023/02 /leadership/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-less-likely-to-seek-jobs-in-states-that-limit-classroom-talk-survey-finds/2023/02 Surveys completed late last year asked job seekers and school district recruiters about how new laws are impacting job applications. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:11:59 GMT /leadership/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-less-likely-to-seek-jobs-in-states-that-limit-classroom-talk-survey-finds/2023/02 /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2023-survey-lingering-staffing-issues-impact-k-12-recruiting-and-retention Learn the results of Education Week's latest nationwide survey on job satisfaction, recruitment, and retention, and get insights from expert panelists on how to address these challenges. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:45:13 GMT /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2023-survey-lingering-staffing-issues-impact-k-12-recruiting-and-retention /events/webinar/be-the-change-strategies-to-make-year-round-hiring-happen Learn how to leverage actionable insights to diversify your recruiting efforts and successfully deploy a year-round recruiting plan. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:55:42 GMT /events/webinar/be-the-change-strategies-to-make-year-round-hiring-happen /leadership/how-teacher-and-other-school-staff-recruitment-is-changing/2022/09 For one thing, virtual hiring processes are here to stay. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:07:15 GMT /leadership/how-teacher-and-other-school-staff-recruitment-is-changing/2022/09 /leadership/contractors-are-filling-staffing-gaps-in-schools-know-the-benefits-and-the-drawbacks/2022/06 Schools turn to private companies for help filling positions with no local job candidates. It can be costly, but some say it's a big help. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:27:56 GMT /leadership/contractors-are-filling-staffing-gaps-in-schools-know-the-benefits-and-the-drawbacks/2022/06