The Center on Great Teachers and Leaders

The percentage of students who have been chronically absent from school has nearly doubled since the beginning of the #COVID19 pandemic. To address this pressing issue, a brand new AIR #Attendance Lab will partner with 10 districts to develop custom strategies and solutions to chronic #absenteeism. We will work with leaders, educators, and community members to meet each district's pressing needs within their local contexts, providing tailored support that helps students thrive.

Teachers and leaders play a crucial role in advancing the principles of the ADA by fostering inclusive learning environments and championing accessibility for students. As we celebrate the ADA's legacy, we recognize that our work is far from complete and continue to push forward.

In case you missed the CALDER Center's webinar last month on "The ESSER Funding Cliff: Navigating the Teacher Workforce After COVID Relief," a recording is available here: https://lnkd.in/geU8DgMz It is definitely worth a watch!

We asked our GTL Advisory Board members what they see as the most pressing issues in the field related to educator workforce/recruitment and retention. Here's what Sharif El-Mekki, CEO at the Center for Black Educator Development had to say. How do his insights compare to your own thoughts?

We asked our GTL Advisory Board members what they see as the most pressing issues in the field related to educator workforce/recruitment and retention. Here's what Roddy Theobald, Deputy Director CALDER and Managing Researcher at the American Institutes for Research had to say. How do his insights compare to your own thoughts? Share your perspectives in the comments below! And check out this recent paper co-authored by Roddy: Four Years of Pandemic-Era Emergency Licenses: Retention and Effectiveness of Emergency-Licensed Massachusetts Teachers Over Time | CALDER (caldercenter.org)

We asked our GTL Advisory Board members what they see as the most pressing issues in the field related to educator workforce/recruitment and retention. Here's what Tommy Chang, CEO of the New Teacher Center had to say. How do his insights compare to your own thoughts? Share your perspectives in the comments below!

We asked, you answered! Here are your insights from last week's poll. Stay tuned for insights from members of our advisory board members on what they think are the most pressing issues related to educator workforce/recruitment and retention.

Looking forward to this CALDER Center webinar happening TOMORROW, June 26, 1-2pm ET. Understanding the impact of ESSER funding on staffing is crucial as we navigate the post-COVID educational landscape. There's still time to register: https://lnkd.in/g9E7vKuu

Have you seen New Teacher Center's recent planning protocol, Designing for Impact? It is a tool schools and districts can use to create and monitor the conditions for effective educator professional learning. The planning protocol guides teams to design and implement programs that can change the way they do PD by asking the right questions, setting authentic and realistic goals, and articulating who needs to do what (and when). Learn more about this new, exciting resource here: https://lnkd.in/gvdbeBJA

We are thrilled to see the hard work and dedication of our colleagues showcased in this new book, The Educator's Guide to Action Research: Practical Connections for Implementation of Data-Driven Decision-Making. The focus of the book is Action Research (AR)and how educators can engage in data-based decision-making within AR and MTSS. Kudos to Dena Slanda, Ph.D.! And check out the resources highlighted in the book from our colleagues at National Center on Intensive Intervention, the PROGRESS Center, the MTSS Center, and CEEDAR. Learn more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gPktv_kb