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  • Investing in the Long Game: Being the Tortoise, not the Hare

    There just aren’t enough teachers to fill classrooms, and that’s a huge problem for schools and communities. With the stark realities of supply and demand, the temptation to act fast and take shortcuts when hiring staff is palpable, particularly when competing with neighboring districts facing similar situations. Yet, investing in something as important as student Continue reading

  • IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?

    “Hey, I just had my [insert subject or grade level here] teacher leave. Anyone have any candidates they’d recommend?“, asked Superintendent Avery. “Good luck with that. You’d have a better chance winning the lottery.“, replied Superintendent Robin.​Are you feeling the punch line? Did you know, according to NYS TRS, 33% of NYS teachers are eligible to retire within the next Continue reading

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