March 21, 2024
The district’s creative, long-term solution was to develop a Teaching Academy for Social Justice to train and recruit a diverse pool of future teachers by looking inward at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s own freshman class.
March 05, 2024
On Monday, March 4, the Assembly Education Committee met to advance a package of bills aimed at improving teacher recruitment and retention. The Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee also held a hearing on food insecurity.
December 29, 2023
It is useful for school leaders, particularly board of education members, to understand what factors can contribute to improving teacher retention.
November 30, 2023
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority recently highlighted two key initiatives to help attract and retain teachers.
November 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education recently launched a campaign to elevate the teaching profession and promote educator diversity.
November 09, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an update on its efforts to support military personnel and spouses who wish to pursue a career in teaching.
October 13, 2023
The NJDOE encourages guidance counselors to consider sharing this resource with students who are interested in pursuing a career in education.
October 12, 2023
An LEA that employs an individual holding a substitute credential may request an extension of the service limit of 20 days for an additional 20 days.
September 21, 2023
Registration is now open for the 6th Annual New Jersey Convening for Diversifying the Teacher Workforce.
September 05, 2023
The New Jersey Department of Education recently issued an advisory that shared important steps that local educational agencies can take to recruit, hire and retain bilingual teachers.