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Years ago, at the end of an interview, I asked a question that both my subject and I were equally tickled by — me, because I’m nosy like that, and the subject because she was an avid reader. “What’s the best book you’ve read this year and why?” Her answer and please keep in mind this is from 2018: “Oh, I love it! I have a reading list I share whenever I give a presentation. I have a Kindle because I travel so much, but right now, there are two books on my nightstand.
By: Kate Mraw For teachers, the school is a workplace. In many ways, the factors that spur teachers to change jobs or thrive are similar to those influencing employees in a corporate environment. But there has been little academic focus on the campus as a workplace environment, which is surprising. Nationwide, the annual teacher turnover rate is an estimated 16 percent, according to a 2019 study, up from 12 percent in the 1990s.
Photo: Julie Leopo/EdSource Photo: Julie Leopo/EdSource Kate Mraw January 19, 2021 Schools have played a key role in providing resources and support to families beyond the needs of students since the coronavirus pandemic hit in March. But what if we took that one step further and developed schools as community centers, providing resources and supports to neighborhood families from food to wellness checks?
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