by jmeurer | Sep 6, 2017 | School Choice
Getting a federal voucher program for school choice is slow going. Those who support the voucher idea have a plan in mind that could be implemented quicker. This plan involves expanding what are called 529 plans people can use to save for college to include K-12...
by jmeurer | Sep 6, 2017 | Laws
A Senate bill designed for a juvenile justice system overhaul has passed with ease with a voice vote. This bill will also make changes in the way the juvenile justice system deals with the education of children in the system. The bill called the Juvenile Justice and...
by jmeurer | Sep 6, 2017 | Branding
According to educational directors, there is a solid belief that using social media within the education system to help students and teachers alike is a very useful tactic. When it comes to really reaching your students and your teachers, embracing social media as a...
by jmeurer | Sep 6, 2017 | Technology
With the progression of technology, more of a teacher’s classroom records and work is done on the computer. As more software for classrooms became available, teachers readily made use of it. They now often use programs for learning management systems, grade-books and...
by jmeurer | Sep 6, 2017 | Technology
If you take a look at the way that many schools handle the teaching of their students, it’s likely that you’ll see that the functionality and the curriculum haven’t really changed much at all over the last 100 years. Many believe that this antiquated...
by jmeurer | Aug 8, 2017 | Recruiting
You’ve, doubtless, spend countless hours working on your recruitment. Many educational leaders end up spending more time dealing with paperwork and interviews than they have to. If you haven’t gone tech yet, why not? The advancement in technology can now...
by jmeurer | Aug 8, 2017 | Recruiting
If you run an ivy league level school district in a large metropolitan area, chances are you are not struggling with recruitment or retention of faculty. Affluent neighborhoods, well-rounded curriculum, and the latest technology make teaching in these areas much...
by jmeurer | Aug 8, 2017 | Retention
Teaching may not be all about the greenbacks, but a person should be able to eat and live comfortably after spending years in college to the tune of multiple thousand dollars (or more). For the past decade or two, teacher retention has become a real problem for...
by jmeurer | Aug 8, 2017 | Retention
As a school administrator or principal, how much time do you spend on teacher retention? How do you know if you are spending enough energy and resources to keeping the best and most effective faculty? If the numbers are any indication teacher turn over is at an all...
by jmeurer | Jul 28, 2017 | Retention
If your school wants to know how to better recruit and retain faculty it is time to look at why they are leaving in the first place. Current research shows that 46% of new teachers overall are leaving the field within the first 5 years, and the numbers are worse in...
