The State Leader’s Role in Reimagining the Teaching Job

We see it in pervasive staffing shortages across the country. We see it in high teacher turnover rates. We even see it trickling down to student outcomes.?

The teaching job is in crisis.?

This probably comes as no surprise to the district leaders who’ve been trying to solve this crisis for years. But driving truly transformational change requires an all-hands-on-deck approach—and districts need state-level policies and support to make it happen.?

States have a critical role to play in creating the conditions that help revitalize the teaching job. Read our latest piece to see what that role looks like.

How States Can Help Improve the Teaching Job?

What can state leaders do to help school systems improve the teaching job? Our newest content package lays it all out for you. This package features:?

• An in-depth brief that reveals “do now” actions for state leaders.?
• Two case studies for how this work is already being done successfully in Texas and Maryland.?
• A diagnostic tool to help state leaders clarify which enabling conditions are and aren’t in place in their state.?

See how state leaders can help reimagine the teaching job .

ERS State Partnerships?

ERS works hand-in-hand with state leaders to identify the specific needs of districts and schools in their state and implement innovative solutions that improve student and teacher experiences. Specifically, we support state leaders by helping them use three levers to drive change: Guidance and accountability, incentives and support, and statewide data tools. Learn more about our partnerships and how we can support work in your state .??

Stay tuned for more “Every school. Every student.”—a newsletter featuring tools and resources to empower?K-12 leaders to redesign school systems and improve student outcomes.

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