# Throwback Thursday! Teacher Recruitment & Retention

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Podcast: [Leading Out The Woods](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-out-the-woods-652835)
Published: 2026-07-09T10:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

🎙️ #ThrowbackThursday – Episode #122: Teacher Recruitment & Retention This week, we're revisiting an important conversation with Dr. Lindsey Jensen, 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year and Educators Rising Illinois State Coordinator, as we tackle one of the biggest challenges facing education today—recruiting, developing, and retaining great teachers. In this episode, Dr. Jensen shares practical insights on how we can strengthen the educator pipeline while creating the conditions that encourage talented educators to stay and thrive in our profession. Key Takeaways: ✅ Strategies for building strong teacher recruitment pipelines. ✅ Ways to better support and retain new educators throughout their careers. ✅ The importance of advocating for policies and practices that strengthen the teaching profession. As schools continue preparing for another year, this conversation is a timely reminder that investing in educators is one of the most powerful investments we can make in student success. 🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms!

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