Teacher Recruitment and Retention
#MichED Chat 3/21/18
Chat Questions
Why should we need teacher recruitment? Do we have a perception problem when it comes to people joining the teaching field?
One reason MI did not proceed to the next round of the Amazon HQ location was said to be because of our lack of talent. What role could teacher recruitment play in developing talent in MI?
Which do you feel is a greater issue for #miched and why? Teacher recruitment or teacher retention?
What efforts could be made to help those aspiring to become district leaders? And in a related question, which is a greater issue? Teacher or principal recruitment?
What impact or examples do you have of working conditions or salary affecting recruiting or retaining talent?
What impact does teacher preparation have on teacher recruitment
How can we recruit teachers for high-needs fields in #miched? STEM, CTE, ELL, Special Ed?
An increase in salary would definitely improve T recruitment and retention, but are there any statewide ideas that you think would positively impact teacher recruitment in MI?
Do you have any other ideas for #miched statewide teacher recruitment?
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