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Inside the Superintendent Hiring Process, and Where It Can Go Wrong
A superintendent’s arrest in Iowa exposed weaknesses in a district’s vetting of its top leader.
'It's Rough Out Here': Why Most Teachers Work a Second Job (and What It Means)
Those with education-related second jobs are more likely to stay than those with non-related gigs.
The emancipation of career -Presentation to Nornet 2025
I had a busy time at the 5th International Conference on Transitions, Careers and Guidance in Iceland last week. I made three presentations in total, including one with Rie Thomsen about our new book project. Rie and I are currently writing a book which is looking at the development of the concept of career since the industrial revolution….
Yes, Teachers Should Discuss Their Politics With Each Other at Work (Opinion)
Telling personal stories breaks down barriers and models what can be done in the classroom.
The politics of skills – Presentation to Nornet 2025
Ghazal Vahidi and I had the privilege of presenting our research on education and skills policy to the 5th International Conference on Transitions, Careers and Guidance in Iceland last week. In the presentation we drew on our paper Comparing the conservative and labour party’s proposals for skills: what’s the problem represented to be? to talk about…
A Seat at the Table: How School Leaders and Teachers Can Learn From Each Other
How can teachers and school leaders engage meaningfully? Join the conversation for strategic insights into this critical relationship.
These Maps Reveal Gaps in Special Education, English-Learner Teacher Supply
Long-term teacher shortages for these growing populations demand new solutions to rebuild pipelines.
Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a New $100,000 Visa Fee
Lawmakers are pressing to exempt international teachers from a new $100,000 visa fee.
Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their Jobs
A new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment.