Stronger Together: Cross-Sector Solutions to Sustain and Support Teachers

Our schools are facing unprecedented challenges, from historic teacher shortages to record-high student absenteeism rates. The solution to these problems lies in addressing the experience of school. We know that there is no shortage of credentialed teachers, just a shortage of credentialed teachers who are willing to work in our schools. We know students perceive what they are learning to be disconnected from what they feel they need to be successful in the future. This panel brings together two of the nation’s most respected education leaders who are working together to rethink the experience of school. Their strategies range from reimagining how we prepare new teachers, leveraging AI in some unexpected ways, and putting community engagement at the heart of the school experience. Panelists will share concrete steps that can be taken to reimagine the experience of school to attract qualified teachers and prepare students to thrive in a complex future world.