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Teacher Supply and Demand: Mid-Year Report (November 2022)

Get an insight into how PK-12 schools are trying to improve hiring and retention numbers, and an overview of this hiring season's supply.

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Rest, Reflect, and Reset: 9 Books to Read Over the Break

Take this summer to rest, reflect, and reset before the next academic year with these book recommendations from our educator community.

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How to Mitigate 5 Common Biases in PK-12 School Recruitment

Understand some of the most common biases in recruitment and how to build a less biased hiring process.

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The Teacher Shortage: 3 Proven Ways to Improve Recruitment and Retention

Find three ways to minimize the impact of the teacher shortage and improve your recruitment process.

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Teacher Supply and Demand: Mid-Year Report (Spring 2022)

The teacher shortage has continued to affect the recruitment efforts of schools across the country. Find out more about this season's candidate pool.

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5 Time-Saving Lessons that Land Qualified Teachers

Over the past 6 years, we've contacted over 50,000 job-seeking teachers with 1,500 and we want to share what we learned. Hire qualified teachers, faster.

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What Every Job-Seeker Should Know About District, Independent, and Charter Schools

To understand which school you want to apply to, you must have a good understanding of the different school types that exist in the US.

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Advice From Our Educators: 6 Ways to Deal with Teacher Burnout

Here are six ways teachers advise other teachers to deal with burnout.

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Improving Literacy Skills: 6 Ways to Promote Literacy at Home

Not being able to read, write, or comprehend can affect how the student learns and negatively impact other aspects of the student's life. Here are six ways to promote literacy at home.

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Teacher Supply and Demand: Mid-Year Report (Summer 2021)

We surveyed our partner schools across the country to understand their current and upcoming hiring needs, and the factors most impacting their demand for teachers. COVID remains a significant factor. However, it affected schools in different ways.

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Three Strategies to Understand and Address Student Misbehavior

Successful teachers understand the root of student misbehaviors and address them appropriately. Here are three strategies to apply in your classroom.

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Establishing Student Voice: The First Days of School

Learn how to emphasize student voice during the first days of school to increase motivation and engagement in the classroom.

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How to Keep Your Kids Engaged and Motivated During Remote Learning

Student Voice is a strategy used by many teachers to keep more than 20 students motivated and engaged at any given time. Today, many parents are wondering –yet again– how to keep students motivated and engaged in their academics during remote learning.

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Why Teachers Should Consider Applying to Independent Schools

Three educators share their experiences to help others understand the unique characteristics, benefits, and strategies of independent schools.

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How to Find Your Culture Match: 3 Tips from School Leaders

Three tips from school leaders to determine if a school's culture is the right-fit for your career.

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The Ideal Candidate Rubric

Discover your next right-fit candidate by interviewing candidates based on the skills and competencies most aligned with your school's mission and culture.

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A Guide to Marketing Your PK-12 School

Many new education graduates and student teachers looking to add experience to their careers are being incentivized to explore new options. Find out how to communicate your school's benefits!

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The Benefits of Learning Pods for Teachers

Data shows that smaller groups significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission — giving children the opportunity to learn and socialize in safer environments. Now, many families are creating learning pods and establishing health and safety protocols for their inner circles.

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Learning Pods 101: A Checklist for Teachers

Even with hiring freezes and health risks adding to the challenges of the teacher job search, there’s still an opportunity for educators to find right-fit positions for the fall.

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Teachers: How to Price Your Services for Learning Pods

As you negotiate and set your salary or hourly rate with families establishing learning pods, consider your needs, as well as your worth.

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Costs of Hiring a Teacher for a Learning Pod

To understand costs, it's critical to consider your overall needs so you can determine the type of teacher you’re looking for.