Lisa D. Rollins

May 1, 2024 | aasa.org | James Lane |Lisa D. Rollins

Growing Your Own Leverages Local TalentBy James F. Lane and Lisa D. RollinsSixty percent of teachers in the United States work within 20 miles of where they went to school. That incredible statistic helps explain why school leaders are looking increasingly to nurture local talent to solve staffing shortages. We’ve had the privilege of hearing from educators across the country about our organization’s Educators Rising program (educatorsrising.org).