Solve Shortages for the Long Term: Funding & Retention Strategies That Work

Many districts are facing a dual challenge this year: mounting vacancies and shrinking budgets. Short-term hiring strategies aren’t enough—HR leaders need sustainable ways to both retain their teachers and fund long-term solutions.

Join BloomBoard and district leaders from Madison Consolidated Schools and Freeport School District 145 for a conversation on how on-the-job degree and certification programs are transforming teacher pipelines. You’ll hear success stories from graduates who are thriving in their classrooms—and learn how these programs are driving retention by creating loyal, homegrown educators. In addition, we’ll share a practical funding playbook, highlighting how districts are leveraging apprenticeship grants, state workforce dollars, and creative partnerships to cover costs and expand their pipelines—even with limited budgets.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how investing in your own staff today builds a stronger, more stable teacher workforce for tomorrow.