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Introducing the Community Educator Learning Hub

Community educators, the professionals and volunteers who assist with instruction, can now turn to this award-winning catalog of short, interactive nanocourses to access training designed to help them more effectively engage learners.

Crossing the chasm: How one district is moving its innovative staffing model from pilot to mainstream

To transition pilot programs into core school system operation, leaders need the support of staff members who may not jump at the chance to innovate.

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Momentum builds around new school staffing models

Around the world, educators are breaking from traditional structures used to staff classrooms. A movement is building as schools and systems pursue transformational changes to meet the needs of all students and make the job of teaching more attractive and sustainable.

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Re-designing the role of a special educator through team-based staffing

Special educators face a unique set of job demands that set them apart from their general education colleagues. Key findings from a 2022-23 school year study underscore the effectiveness of teaming as a strategy to integrate and enhance the role of special education teachers, yielding benefits for school leaders, parents, teachers and students alike.

The Next Education Workforce podcast is back

What are experts from across the education landscape saying about strategic school staffing? We invited three experts to join us on the Next Education Workforce™ podcast for a miniseries on strategic school staffing.

How are schools leveraging classified staff roles and community partnerships? Explore the Community Educator Lab

Classified staff — including paraprofessionals, custodians and bus drivers — are crucial members of school communities. Arizona State University’s Community Educator Lab is helping school leaders best leverage them to support students and educators.

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