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Announcements
May 2024
New Report:
Tackling Teacher Retention with a Multi-Faceted, Whole-Person Approach in Jefferson County Public Schools
by Dr. Geoff Marietta
Upbeat will be releasing a new research report focused on our partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky at the beginning of May.
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Upcoming Webinars
May 1, 2024
11:00 AM EST/10 AM CST
Webinar:
Teacher Retention in Jefferson County Schools: A Multi-Faceted Approach
Upbeat will host a free webinar diving into Jefferson County Public School's strategy to support teacher retention, leading to 94.9% retention in 2023-24. Dr. Marco Munoz (Assistant Director Employee Retention New Teacher Support/Retention), Dr. Totetta Taul (Principal). and Dr. Carla Soeder-Kolodey (Principal) will join to share Clear examples of how JCPS has incorporated teacher voice into strategic retention plans
Register here. Space is limited.
Press & Announcements
Press:
Intentional Retention Via Perception Surveys
Read this recent article from School Administrators magazine featuring insights from Sheila Dorsey-Smith, assistant superintendent of human resources at Kalamazoo Public Schools, as she shares insights on utilizing Upbeat's Engagement Survey for Teachers. Hear how the district achieved an impressive 86% teacher retention rate, surpassing the statewide average.
Press Release:
New Study Reveals Impact of Belonging and Wellbeing on Teacher Retention
Upbeat has unveiled its latest research report, "Belonging & Wellbeing: Key Pieces of the Teacher Retention Puzzle," delving into the crucial relationship between belonging, wellbeing, and teacher retention. Authored by Dr. Havala Hanson and Dr. Matthew A. Kraft, the report underscores a significant correlation: a 10 percentage point rise in positive perceptions of Belonging & Wellbeing is linked with a notable 6 percentage point increase in school retention rates.
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