S7 E1: Forget Hiring; Let’s Try to Keep the Teachers We Have

In this episode, I talk with Becky Gerdes and Ryan Siegle about their book Six Steps Toward Teacher Retention and a Long-Lasting Legacy. We focus mainly on their Six Steps to Maximize Your Leadership Impact and Improve Teacher Retention:

• Step One: Lead Authentically

• Step Two: Build Teacher Self-Efficacy

• Step Three: Foster Collective Efficacy Among Your Staff

• Step Four: Cultivate a Culture of Trust

• Step Five: Listen to Your Staff with Empathy

• Step Six: Unite Around a Shared Vision

This was a great conversation with a ton of practical steps that school leaders can use to help build an environment where teachers want to stay, which we all know translates into better experiences for students.

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