Staffing Strategies
Discover how school and district leaders can approach planning for teacher absences as part of a broad staffing strategy to promote teacher retention and wellbeing.
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Superintendent’s take: how to plan for PTO and sick days
See tips from a New Jersey superintendent on how schools can stay one step ahead of holiday and flu season teacher absences.
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Why subs should be part of your strategic plan
When annual planning comes around, schools often center their missions around similar ideals, like supporting each student’s academic, social, and emotional growth. While schools factor in relevant and stimulating curricula and teacher development, some accidentally omit planning for the unexpected…
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4 staffing strategies that support your teachers
About the Author: Chioma Ellis is a former K-12 administrator and classroom teacher. There’s a lot of planning that goes into the beginning of a school year. While you’ve likely completed the bulk of your annual planning, it’s crucial to…
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Superintendent’s take: 4 strategies to retain new teachers
About the Author: David Goldblatt is the former superintendent of Saddle River School District in New Jersey. He holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from Nova Southeastern University. When we examine the facts related to teacher retention, especially keeping…
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How to manage unfilled teacher vacancies with long-term subs
More than a quarter of teachers miss 10 or more school days annually. These chronic absences negatively impact student learning, resulting in disengagement and a decrease in test scores. Teacher absences are an inevitable part of the school year. Despite…
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How subs can support teacher mental health
This back-to-school season, teacher mental health is top of mind for school and district administrators. In a May 2022 article EdSurge reports, “teachers haven’t just reached their breaking point, but surpassed it, further imperiling a profession that has long struggled…
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