/leadership/recruitment-retention Recruitment & Retention en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:41:22 GMT /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 /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 /leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-ask-the-right-questions-before-hiring-them/2026/03 Teachers will want to stay in schools that meet their needs as professionals and as humans. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:47:42 GMT /leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-ask-the-right-questions-before-hiring-them/2026/03 /the-state-of-teaching/2026/leadership/dozens-of-teacher-pathways-fuel-this-districts-talent-pipeline A California district's homegrown teacher pathways work to secure a stable, well-trained teaching force. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT /the-state-of-teaching/2026/leadership/dozens-of-teacher-pathways-fuel-this-districts-talent-pipeline /leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:18:33 GMT /leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 /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/principals-can-make-or-break-schools-how-districts-find-the-right-fit/2026/01 Gauging job candidates' readiness for the challenges of running a school is not easy. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:31:29 GMT /leadership/principals-can-make-or-break-schools-how-districts-find-the-right-fit/2026/01 /leadership/do-4-day-school-weeks-attract-and-retain-better-teachers-what-the-largest-study-yet-says/2026/01 Shortened schedules may do less than district leaders hope to improve turnover and teacher quality. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:09:56 GMT /leadership/do-4-day-school-weeks-attract-and-retain-better-teachers-what-the-largest-study-yet-says/2026/01 /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 /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2026-survey-results-how-school-districts-are-finding-and-keeping-talent Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2026-survey-results-how-school-districts-are-finding-and-keeping-talent /leadership/how-this-district-works-to-attract-and-retain-hard-to-find-cte-instructors/2026/01 CTE instructors are difficult to hire and retain. This district uses external connections and internal resources to support its program. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:25:54 GMT /leadership/how-this-district-works-to-attract-and-retain-hard-to-find-cte-instructors/2026/01 /leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:31:31 GMT /leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 /teaching-learning/7-things-teachers-say-would-make-them-stay-on-the-job/2025/12 Educators pointed to everything from classroom size to the amount of autonomy they're given. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:36:36 GMT /teaching-learning/7-things-teachers-say-would-make-them-stay-on-the-job/2025/12 /leadership/custodians-are-the-glue-of-school-buildings-how-districts-can-keep-them/2025/12 One school leader has been focusing on custodians' retention and growth. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:41:57 GMT /leadership/custodians-are-the-glue-of-school-buildings-how-districts-can-keep-them/2025/12 /leadership/opinion-how-to-stop-hemorrhaging-teachers/2025/11 Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:11:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-to-stop-hemorrhaging-teachers/2025/11 /leadership/how-u-s-teachers-job-satisfaction-stacks-up-against-their-global-peers/2025/10 The largest international survey of teachers provides new insights into teacher satisfaction. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:59:48 GMT /leadership/how-u-s-teachers-job-satisfaction-stacks-up-against-their-global-peers/2025/10 /leadership/opinion-the-5-practices-that-turned-teacher-retention-around-at-my-school/2025/10 An instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:17:18 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-5-practices-that-turned-teacher-retention-around-at-my-school/2025/10 /leadership/inside-the-superintendent-hiring-process-and-where-it-can-go-wrong/2025/10 A superintendent’s arrest in Iowa exposed weaknesses in a district's vetting of its top leader. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:24:15 GMT /leadership/inside-the-superintendent-hiring-process-and-where-it-can-go-wrong/2025/10 /leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 Long-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:57:05 GMT /leadership/these-maps-reveal-gaps-in-special-education-english-learner-teacher-supply/2025/09 /leadership/behind-the-push-to-exempt-international-teachers-from-a-new-100-000-visa-fee/2025/09 Lawmakers are pressing to exempt international teachers from a new $100,000 visa fee. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:23:23 GMT /leadership/behind-the-push-to-exempt-international-teachers-from-a-new-100-000-visa-fee/2025/09 /leadership/federal-changes-have-some-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-rethinking-whether-to-stay-in-their-jobs/2025/09 A new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:59:10 GMT /leadership/federal-changes-have-some-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-rethinking-whether-to-stay-in-their-jobs/2025/09 /leadership/the-united-nations-says-teacher-shortages-are-a-global-problem/2025/09 Worldwide, countries need to recruit another 44 million primary and secondary teachers by 2030 to meet demand, a new report finds. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:00:51 GMT /leadership/the-united-nations-says-teacher-shortages-are-a-global-problem/2025/09 /leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08 Teachers are being awarded bonuses of up to $12,000 to join a district that, like its surrounding community, is working to rebuild. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:59:25 GMT /leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08 /events/webinar/beyond-the-hire-building-a-culture-where-teachers-stay Retention starts before day one. Learn how to build a culture that keeps great ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog engaged & committed long-term. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:44:33 GMT /events/webinar/beyond-the-hire-building-a-culture-where-teachers-stay /group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-recruitment-retention Your Guide to Recruitment & Retention Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:41:05 GMT /group-subscriptions/leadership/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-recruitment-retention /leadership/4-day-school-weeks-may-have-diminishing-returns-for-teacher-recruitment/2025/07 Leaders need to consider wider teacher pools when deciding whether to adopt four-day weeks. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:52:58 GMT /leadership/4-day-school-weeks-may-have-diminishing-returns-for-teacher-recruitment/2025/07