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JESNA recently published the Educators in Jewish Schools Study (EJSS), a statistical snapshot of educators in Jewish day and complementary schools in North America. EJSS answers these basic questions about the field:

Who are the educators?
What led them to Jewish education?
Why do they stay in or leave the field?

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Download the EJSS Report (851.37 kB)

Video from the Symposium
Click the above link to open the video player. Then, press play to start from the beginning, or instead, browse the collection of videos—including an introduction to the study, a PowerPoint presentation, and a panel discussion featuring leaders in the field.

The EJSS discussion guide was designed to stimulate conversations among key leaders in Central Agencies, Federations, Rabbinic organizations, schools, and congregations about how the EJSS findings apply in local communities and how local challenges can be addressed more effectively.

icon Download the EJSS Discussion Guide (137.42 kB)

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Click here for a brief project overview from the EJSS research team, as well as the registry of schools included in the study.

Related Links

Rethinking Day School Excellence, by Chaim Botwinick
Keeping the Best, by Lawrence J. Lynch, CAE
Competition for top talent is stiff--or soon will be. Gain insight into what it takes to keep the best staff on board.
Education Sector Reports, “Rush to Judgment: Teacher Evaluation in Public Education,” by Robert Rothman and Thomas Toch

Report Envisions Shortage of Teachers as Retirements Escalate, by Sam Dillon

What People Are Saying About EJSS

Saul Kaiserman, on his blog New Jewish Education

Related Sosland Resources

Jewish Day School Resources
Complementary Education Resources
Recruitment and Retention Resources
Professional Development Resources

If you have any questions about the study or related materials, contact:
Andi Meiseles, Education Consultant
(212) 284-6879
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