School districts have the responsibility to design a compensation structure that maximizes their ability to meet teacher recruitment and retention goals within the context of long-term...
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Education Week's Commentary section recently featured an article by Regis Anne Shields and Karen Hawley Miles on the "value proposition" for teachers.
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Getting students excited for an extra 30 days of school is a difficult task, but perhaps less so at Pawnee ISD where it could mean a fishing trip, a virtual tour of NASA, or roasting...
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As the sixth largest school system in Texas, Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is responsible for the education of about 84,000 students with a wide range of backgrounds: 76%...
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As the sixth largest school system in Texas, Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is responsible for the education of about 84,000 students with a wide range of backgrounds: 76%...
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When Lewis D. Ferebee was named the superintendent of Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) in 2013, the district faced a $30 million deficit. As he spoke with local constituents, Ferebee...
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Can public school systems be successful in educating high-need student populations? If so, what does it take—and do the same ingredients work everywhere?
The Rewards of Perseverance: A...
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