“We continue to organize and staff schools with a model of asking teachers to fill multiple professional roles for all learners with a staffing model that has looked pretty much the same for decades, while the job has changed, and the demands have significantly increased.”

Many states are exploring new ways to recruit and retain teachers. Learn about current strategies in northeastern states and explore how states are leveraging one-time federal funds to attract and support excellent teachers.

Teachers work hard to keep students motivated and engaged. But what inspires teachers? Here are four research-based strategies leaders can use to boost teacher morale and motivation.

Learn how strategies such as incorporating teacher self-care time into the school calendar, relieving teachers of non-core responsibilities, and providing mentoring and other peer-to-peer growth opportunities contribute to a culture of wellness.

“We don’t have to be in perfect condition to be helpful,” says Dr. Christina Pate in this Leading Voices podcast episode. “But we can’t be in so much stress that we can’t show up for other people. To be helpful to others, we have to be helping ourselves first.”

In this conversation, two educators discuss the importance of social and emotional well-being for teachers. They also explore how mentoring programs help teachers build the resiliency and confidence necessary to succeed in the classroom.

Intended for education leaders, this webinar provides practical, research-based strategies for promoting teacher well-being. Recorded at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the webinar offers insights on creating healthy mindsets, setting boundaries, and more.