A school experiencing high levels of staff turnover and instability is often a failed school indicator.

This instability negatively impacts various aspects of a school's functioning and can hinder improvement efforts, ultimately affecting student achievement. This is where CMI is at, and has been for a while now.

Here's why:

* Loss of institutional knowledge: When experienced teachers leave, the school loses valuable knowledge about its students, curriculum, and community, according to the University of Texas at Austin. This loss can disrupt existing social ties and networks of support, making it more challenging for the school to function effectively.
* Difficulty in building a positive school culture: A revolving door of staff members makes it difficult to establish and maintain a cohesive school culture based on trust, collaboration, and a shared vision. This lack of continuity can negatively impact teacher morale and student engagement.
* Reduced student performance: Studies have shown a correlation between high teacher turnover and lower student achievement, particularly in core subjects like reading and math, according to the American University School of Education Online. This is partly due to the increased reliance on less experienced or qualified substitute teachers and the disruption to students' learning consistency.
* Increased financial costs: Replacing teachers is an expensive process involving recruitment, hiring, and training costs. High turnover drains resources that could be better invested in teacher development or other school improvement initiatives, says the Learning Policy Institute.

In essence, high teacher turnover and staff instability create a ripple effect that undermines the school's ability to provide a consistent and quality education, ultimately making it a key indicator of a struggling or failing school.

In the latest CMI news:
“As we prepare to welcome you back to school tomorrow, I want to share some important news with you. Our Lower School Principal, has decided to resign from her position as Lower School Principal, today is her last day with us. This news comes as a surprise to all of us, and I know it may bring a range of emotions.”

Avoid this place like the plague.

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? The one from LAMB? I thought she was going to take over as the Head of School

You guys dodged a bullet there. She was hated by staff and students alike at lamb

What is the teacher staffing situation like?

Anonymous wrote:Why did they get rid of these people without an interim ED in place? Did something happen or did they actually "step down"?

Great question! Even the folks employed there don't know the answer to that one. LAMB lady announced she was done on a Wednesday and last day would be that Friday. ED resignation was also abrupt, as they were about to announce a new restructuring. Laid off a bunch of people to make way for it, only for the leaders to abruptly resign. There's an interim ED search ongoing, but...

Why did they get rid of these people without an interim ED in place? Did something happen or did they actually "step down"?

Outgoing ED posts, "I am leaving Creative Minds and am on to greener pastures."

Make of that what you will!

Anonymous wrote:Seriously? The one from LAMB? I thought she was going to take over as the Head of School

Yeah, so did SHE lol

Seriously? The one from LAMB? I thought she was going to take over as the Head of School

So, the Chief Projects Officer just stepped down. First the head of school, and now this.

Leadership is the gang that couldn't shoot straight.

Board meeting tonight (June 16) - no posted info, no meeting link, no agenda.