Leilani Goo

Teacher Recruitment, Recovery, And Retention Task Force Final Report

This final report from the Teacher Recruitment, Recovery, and Retention Task Force addresses the critical teacher shortage in Louisiana. The report outlines updates on recommendations from 2021 and proposes next steps for the Louisiana Legislature. Key focus areas include recruitment strategies such as expanding pre-educator pathways, diversifying the educator workforce, and attracting mid-career professionals; recovery efforts focusing on teacher certification reciprocity and new teacher induction programs; and retention initiatives through listening sessions, improved evaluation systems, and well-being support. The overarching goal is to strengthen the educator pipeline and improve the teaching profession in Louisiana.