Recruiting and Retaining Generation Y Teachers

<p><strong><em>Engage a new generation of teachers to create effective learning communities!</em></strong></p><p> </p><p>Administrators will find a research-based framework for hiring and retaining Generation Y educators whose exposure to technology and diversity makes their perspectives dramatically different from previous generations. The authors offer guidelines for welcoming new candidates into a learning community and developing appropriate professional development programs and assessments. A wide range of case studies and extensive exercises help school leaders:</p><ul style=list-style-type: disc;> <li>Identify Generation Y educators’ learning communication and work styles</li> <li>Recruit interview and hire candidates in support of existing goals</li> <li>Evaluate school culture and promote cross-generational teamwork</li> <li>Communicate effectively with all staff members</li></ul>