Recruitment & Hiring
Learn more about efforts to attract school and district staff and choose the best candidate for the job
The State of Teaching
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Recruitment & Retention
Explainer
4 Things to Know About the Messy Landscape of Grow-Your-Own Teacher Prep
From residencies and apprenticeships to disparate grow-your-own programs, locally focused teacher preparation is in flux.
Recruitment & Retention
Video
Recruiting and Retaining STEM Teachers: A Former White House Adviser's Take
A retired teacher and former White House policy adviser has some ideas for schools leaders looking to recruit and retain in STEM.
School & District Management
4-Day School Weeks and Their Surprising Effect on Teacher Turnover
Four-day school weeks are more popular than ever. But a main district desire in making the switch might not pan out, new research suggests.
Recruitment & Retention
Schools Have Fewer Teacher Vacancies This Year. But Hiring Is Still Not Easy
Schools struggled less to fill teaching positions in the 2024-25 school year, but they still started the year with vacant teaching spots.
Recruitment & Retention
Q&A
Schools Can't Find Enough Teachers. A New Federal Center Aims to Help
The U.S. Department of Education's research agency has launched a new center focused on improving teacher staffing and retention.
Equity & Diversity
Why It's Important to Recruit More School Counselors of Color
Many students of color say they want to talk to someone who looks like them.
Recruitment & Retention
Quiz
Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Teacher Retention & Recruitment?
Answer 7 questions about teacher retention and recruitment.
Recruitment & Retention
Q&A
How These Principals Got Creative to Recruit STEM Teachers
One big tip is to recruit teachers you already have and help them make the switch to STEM.
Recruitment & Retention
Q&A
How This District Lowered Its Teacher Vacancy Rate to Almost Zero
Knox County schools in Tennessee has a multifaceted strategy to hire and retain more teachers.
Recruitment & Retention
Schools Have Their Work Cut Out to Get STEM Teachers. Here's How to Do It
Schools can be creative about using current staff and partnerships with businesses to provide STEM learning.
Special Report
STEM Teachers: How to Find the Good Ones and Keep Them
See how schools are making progress, and where they are falling short, in addressing chronic teacher shortages in STEM fields.
Teaching Profession
What Happened When These STEM Professionals Switched to Teaching
Three STEM teachers talk about why they stayed in the classroom and how to get others to do the same.
School & District Management
Schools Don't Have Enough Bus Drivers to Start the School Year—Again
Bus driver shortages have worsened nationwide since 2020. Many districts are still scrambling to find enough people to transport students.
School & District Management
What Most People Get Wrong About the Superintendent's Job
Misperceptions about the top district job do a disservice to aspiring district leaders, a new report argues.