Saima Zaman | November 2024 As the holidays approach, this is the time when staff start to think about whether they are leaving or staying at their current organization. Time with family, away from work, gives staff time to step back and assess their role and organization. We also know that from August through December is where things feel particularly … Read More
Navigating School Operations: Building Effective Teams through Inclusive Talent Management
Cortney Graham Ameckson | October 2024 Ever had one of those moments where you’re managing the chaos of morning drop-offs, juggling a last-minute maintenance issue, and still trying to prep for a staff meeting? That’s the life of school operations—unpredictable, fast-paced, and incredibly rewarding when everything runs smoothly. At EdFuel, we understand that the backbone of every thriving school lies … Read More
Back to School: Supporting New Hires
Ashleigh Phillis | August 2024 Perfectly arranged desks. Whiteboard markers that still had their tips. Icebreaker exercises with my grade team. As a teacher, these were the details that signaled a new school year for me. Once everything was set up, my classroom became a place of hope for all that could be accomplished. Time with my colleagues sparked energy … Read More
Planning for Strong Retention and Effective Onboarding Over the Summer
Rachel Nozari | July 2024 Effective onboarding isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about making new team members feel like they belong from day one. At EdFuel, we have supported numerous education organizations in transforming their onboarding and retention processes. By partnering with single-site charter schools, multi-state charter networks, traditional districts, and nonprofits, we’ve helped create supportive environments where all team … Read More
Boost Teacher Retention with Performance Management Design
Nicole Pratt| June 2024 I love performance management. This declaration often draws a confused look from whomever I’m talking to, but it’s true. At its heart, performance management, when done well, is all about coaching and development. I know that is not everyone’s, or even most people’s experience, but it can and should be. A strong performance management system can … Read More
Strategic Staffing: How to Benchmark Your Charter Network Leadership & Central Office Structure
Marguerite Thibodeaux| May 2024 “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates “We know ESSER funds are going away. We’re trying to continue growing enrollment while our funding is changing. How do we know where we need to move folks to meet our goals and … Read More