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Woburn unveils mentor-and-induction overhaul to strengthen teacher supports and retention
Summary
District leaders described a phased mentor-and-induction overhaul aligned to updated DESE guidance: expanded mentor PD, stipend increases to grow the mentor pool, new year-by-year requirements, contracting with Research for Better Teaching for graduate-level coursework, and an RTAP grant application to build a local apprenticeship pathway.
Woburn Public Schools on March 25 detailed changes to its mentor and induction program designed to support new educators, professionalize mentoring and improve retention.
Assistant Director for Curriculum and Instruction Cathy George summarized the impetus: DESE updated statewide guidance in 2025 to broaden support for all new educators (not just novice teachers), elevate mentor expectations, and emphasize data collection, equity and culturally sustaining practices. The district added a third mentor co-coordinator to improve matches across elementary, middle and high schools and reworked…
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