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Lynn Public Schools outlines hiring, licensure and retention steps as teacher diversity edges up
Summary
District HR presented onboarding changes, targeted recruitment (HBCUs/HACU), MTEL and licensure supports, new‑hire surveys, mentorship and a 'grow‑your‑own' pipeline; presenters reported teacher diversity rose to 10.86% as of Sept. 26 and administrator diversity to 20.28%.
District human‑resources staff presented a strategic update on recruitment, licensure and retention efforts aimed at increasing educator diversity and supporting new hires.
HR described several operational changes: personalized onboarding emails, a new‑hire booklet distributed at orientation, standardized district‑wide forms for leaves and resignations to streamline HR processes, and new 60‑ and 90‑day onboarding surveys. The district said it is participating in up to 20 career fairs and expanding outreach to historically Black colleges and universities…
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