Boomerang Hires Return to Schools

(from The Hechinger Report) A looming teacher shortage is sending more retired teachers back to the classroom, especially for high-need courses with which those educators may have had little previous experience. The problem seems especially acute for public school districts in rural areas, where underfunded education programs combined with remoteness exacerbate the allure of families and teachers alike to suburban and urban areas. Potential solutions include higher pay, signing bonuses and in at least one district a multi-media blitz (including news interviews and billboard ads) to entice retired teachers back.

Relatedly, SHRM identifies "boomerang hires" as an emerging recruiting trend. "They know the culture, they're a known quantity, and they'll hit the ground running."

More at The Hechinger Report and SHRM

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