The State of the K-12 Workforce in 2025

Lead with Clarity. Plan with Confidence. 

Across the country, superintendents are navigating the most complex K-12 staffing trends in decades—persistent staff shortages, educator burnout, increased competition for talent, and mounting operational demands. 

This free ebook explores the current landscape of education staffing and delivers practical strategies to help you build and sustain a resilient, future-ready team. From innovative teacher retention strategies to smarter workforce planning, leadership development, and technology’s evolving role, discover what’s working in districts like yours—and how to move forward with purpose. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why teacher and principal retention is at a critical tipping point 
• How forward-thinking districts are responding to key K-12 staffing trends
• Actionable teacher retention strategies to improve morale and reduce turnover
• Real-world case studies from Queen Creek USD, Mount Laurel, Whitehall-Coplay, and more 
• How to use data and technology to strengthen your education staffing efforts 

Who It’s For:

This ebook is designed for K-12 superintendents and district leaders ready to rethink their workforce approach and take bold, data-informed steps toward sustainable education staffing success.