An examination of teacher engagement in Next Education Workforce models

The Next Education Workforce™ model represents an innovative reimagining of the traditional classroom and seeks to support increased student learning and teacher capacity. This study leverages longitudinal administrative data on teacher leave within a single district....
Elements brief: Specializations and advancement pathways

Elements brief: Specializations and advancement pathways

Dive deeper into one of the big ideas highlighted in the Elements of the Next Education Workforce: specializations and advancement pathways. This brief asks three questions: “What does this element look like in action?” “What evidence do we have that...
SPARK School invites experts to the classroom

SPARK School invites experts to the classroom

As part of their preparation for a mock trial, students at SPARK School prepared interview questions for a community member who is an attorney. Hear from a teacher candidate about the value of having community members share their expertise with students.
The budget and the Next Education Workforce

The budget and the Next Education Workforce

Justin Wing, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at Mesa Public Schools, shares two pieces of budgetary advice for districts considering moving to Next Education Workforce models.