Superintendent Dr. Stockton talks more about how our Grow Your Own program is helping to fill teacher shortage gap in District 88!
How One Illinois District is Attracting & Retaining Gen Z Teachers! #Teachershortages continue to challenge school districts nationwide, but Bellwood School District 88 is proving that innovative recruitment and retention strategies can make a difference. In this 74 Million article ----- Superintendent Dr. Victoria H. Stockton shares how her district is successfully attracting and retaining Gen Z educators through: ? "Grow Your Own" Programs – Creating a teacher pipeline from within the community ? Career Growth & Flexibility – Offering advancement opportunities & financial incentives ? Financial Support – Providing paid apprenticeships, loan forgiveness & stipends ? Tech-Forward Classrooms – Emphasizing digital innovation to engage Gen Z educators ? Community Investment – Building a culture where teachers feel valued & supported With #GenZ making up 30% of the workforce by 2030, school leaders must rethink how they recruit and support the next generation of teachers. Bellwood’s approach offers a blueprint for success. ?? Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g4-N-Fdk #ushca #EducationLeadership #GenZTeachers #TeacherRetention #FutureOfEducation #HRinEducation #GrowYourOwn #InnovationInTeaching #HumanResources