Educator Retention Task News Today

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs acted quickly after her Educator Retention Task Force reported its findings, but plenty of issues remain.

The governor’s Educator Retention Task Force wrapped up its work last week when it released its final recommendations for keeping educators in Arizona.Since its first meeting in April, the task force conducted interviews, held focus groups and surveyed thousands of current and former educators.

On Tuesday, the group discussed their recommendations being made to the Governor's office, including raising pay for educators and support staff.

Earlier this year, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs established an Educator Retention Task Force. The task force is focused first on finding out why Arizona educators leave the profession, and how they can prevent more teachers from leaving.

People looking to hire and those needing a new job filled the Deer Valley Unified School District building Saturday morning.

The top trends across the early childhood, K-12 and postsecondary education continuum from Governors’ 2023 state addresses.

When Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs released her executive budget last month, it included funds to establish an Educator Retention Task Force.On Thursday, Hobbs put out an executive order to do just that.Hobbs is creating the task force in an effort to address what she calls a “retention crisis.” 

The attention highlight the millions of dollars going toward connecting every resident and business, as well as the benefits of broadband for education, the workforce and economic development.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order Thursday aimed at figuring out ways to keep teachers in classrooms.

Governors highlight the millions of dollars going toward connecting every resident and business, as well as the benefits of broadband for education, the workforce and economic development.