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The U.S. has a massive shortage of #K12 #educators. A recent Brown University study pegged the number of vacant positions at 55,000! (yikes) It's a complex problem with no simple answers. But, one step that every district can take is to start to adopt modern talent acquisition practices. NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS did this last year and by using one LinkedIn tool, they increased applications by 129%. (see link below). A silver bullet? No. An obvious part of the solution? You bet it is! https://lnkd.in/eZvfhhkc

Listen up, Education recruiters! 80% of States report ongoing teacher shortages. Job seekers are now more interested in roles OUTSIDE the classroom than they are in traditional teaching jobs. Here’s how top schools are bringing teachers back: 💵 Offering competitive compensation 🥇 Competing on less-common benefits such as educational assistance (which will attract college-educated workers) 😫 Addressing employee burnout  🧑🏫 Providing learning and development opportunities to all employees Get exclusive tips and data-driven insights from millions of ZipRecruiter data points here: https://lnkd.in/eJBkRc2R Don't miss out!

Education recruiters - 80% of States report ongoing teacher shortages. Job seekers are now more interested in roles OUTSIDE the classroom than they are in traditional teaching jobs. Here’s how top schools are bringing teachers back: 💵 Offering competitive compensation 🥇 Competing on less-common benefits such as educational assistance (which will attract college-educated workers) 😫 Addressing employee burnout 🧑🏫 Providing learning and development opportunities to all employees Get exclusive tips and data-driven insights from millions of ZipRecruiter data points here: https://lnkd.in/eJBkRc2R

People always ask me…. What do you think about Higher Ed staff working from home? The truth is, I have no idea, but I know it’s a very divided discussion. Is this something that your college allows? I’ve heard arguments that if the majority of your students are remote learners why should it matter where you are as staff? I’ve heard the obvious counter argument, what about all those students who are coming on campus and want the in-person human connection? It’s a very important topic, and with all the vacancies being experienced across colleges I know many leaders are trying to figure out what’s best for both their students, and employees. #postcovidworld #highered #staffing

Did you know that 40% of new hires in schools leave within the first five years? 🚨 At one charter school I was consulting for, a rushed hiring process led to the recruitment of staff who weren’t aligned with the school’s mission. What started as a common challenge—limited candidate pools—soon became a critical issue. The lack of qualified teachers led to declining student performance, frustrated parents, and ultimately, the school’s reputation suffered. Without a strategic recruitment plan, what’s a manageable problem today can turn into a crisis tomorrow. Don’t let poor hiring practices derail your school. Learn how to build a high-quality team and avoid critical pitfalls. In my book, The Ten Indicators of High Performing Charter Schools, I provide proven strategies and a behavior based hiring framework to ensure you recruit, hire, and develop a high performing staff. #Hiring #professionaldevelopment #charterschool Grab your copy at www.TenIndicators.com.

Substack: Let’s be honest with each other: A lot of the discussions around higher ed are draped in lies, half-truths, tears, and virtue-signaling. We need to be honest about what everyone wants. Parents want to be seen as having done a good job; kids want some freedom and maybe some job opportunities. Universities want to line their pockets and maybe turn out some warriors who will pay back into the system later. Employers want decent candidates who can help move shit from Column A to Column B, and maybe 1 in 10 who will scale up a new product. If we’re honest about what everyone wants, maybe we can find the right intersection. It seems better than lying, no?

Check out our latest blog post: 'Navigating A Teacher Double-Shortage: 3 Essential Hiring Strategies.' Discover why retaining educators and attracting substitutes are critical components to navigating this challenge and learn how districts can revitalize their fill rates and foster supportive environments to keep school communities thriving. Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q02pw0D30

🎯 Calling all Edu Leaders in Herts & Beds! Did you know? UK schools are facing a real head-scratcher - a whopping 47% spike in teacher demand by 2024! Yep, you heard it here first. 📈 Talent's tight and finding top-notch teachers is like a wild goose chase. But hey, it's not all doom and gloom. We've got a chance to rethink recruitment, spruce up staff development, and get creative. 🧠💡 Here's the deal: - We need to dish out more than an apple to our teachers. It's about career ladders, not just stepping stones. - Let's talk tech and tools for teaching. Up the game in professional development. - Be the boss in branding - make your school the place to be for the cream of the crop. We're in this together. Send me a message and lets chat. #EduTalentHunt #TeacherTriumphs #SchoolSuccess

New op-ed concerning Skills-Based Hiring. It's written in the Connecticut context, but could be applied to many states. While the idea of hiring based on verified skills (rather than degrees) has promise, it's not yet happening in most places and fields. But the evidence-free discourse around SBH could harm the students who benefit most from higher education, and the public institutions that serve them. https://lnkd.in/gHfsjBx7

Let’s be honest with each other: A lot of the discussions around higher ed are draped in lies, half-truths, tears, and virtue-signaling. We need to be honest about what everyone wants. Parents want to be seen as having done a good job; kids want some freedom and maybe some job opportunities. Universities want to line their pockets and maybe turn out some warriors who will pay back into the system later. Employers want decent candidates who can help move shit from Column A to Column B, and maybe 1 in 10 who will scale up a new product. If we’re honest about what everyone wants, maybe we can find the right intersection. It seems better than lying, no?