Priced out: The growing challenge of teacher retention and housing costs

Tuesday, September 30, at 7pm

Hybrid event: Scandinavian Living Center, Nordic Hall
206 Waltham Street, Newton & live streaming on Zoom

Dramatic changes in the housing market have left many educators in an unwinnable race for one of our most basic needs: an affordable place to live. Many of our teachers have a long commute because they can’t afford housing in Newton or nearby. How does the lack of affordable housing impact retention and recruitment of good teachers?

The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) recently released analysis of teacher pay and housing costs across the country. NCTQ President Heather Peske will share the results of the research and the implications for Newton's teachers and community.

In 2022, Dr. Peske was named NCTQ’s next President. She comes to NCTQ from her role as Senior Associate Commissioner for Instructional Support in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) where she implemented policies and programs across teacher development, educator preparation, and curriculum and instruction. Dr. Peske earned her master’s degree and doctorate in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She started her career in education as a 4th grade teacher.