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The first few years of teaching are challenging, even for the best new hires. All new teachers struggle, but a strong teacher induction program provides support to new hires and helps to ease their transition into the profession. Induction is like a big umbrella that shelters the new teachers from the storm of the demands of teaching. Induction can increase teacher satisfaction, retention, and also increase student achievement. Five strategies for new teacher induction are discussed here. Continue reading →