Innovative Partnership Forms To Address Teacher Shortage in Arizona

One of the most pressing problems in education across the country right now is addressing the shrinking pipeline of teachers and supporting them to stay in the classroom--something particularly salient in Arizona. Two innovative companies, One Teacher and Upbeat, recently announced that they have partnered to help improve Arizona's educator recruitment and retention. OneTeacher connects inspired educators with Title I schools in Phoenix, AZ, and Upbeat gives school leaders the data and tools to improve teacher retention. OneTeacher will now be a preferred provider of Upbeat’s services.

“The partnership between OneTeacher and Upbeat is a natural one, as OneTeacher helps schools find and hire amazing educators and Upbeat helps retain them,” notes OneTeacher’s Founder and CEO, Erin Tobin. “Given the significant teacher shortage in Arizona-- particularly in underserved schools and communities -- a school’s ability to hire and keep their talent is paramount to their success.”

This collaboration presents an exciting opportunity for schools in Arizona. Schools can partner with OneTeacher or Upbeat through OneTeacher, and those interested in taking advantage of both services will enjoy a discounted fee.

“I am thrilled to be engaging in this pioneering crossover work with OneTeacher,” says Henry Wellington, Upbeat’s Founder and CEO. “Making Upbeat’s tools available to Arizona’s schools through our partnership with OneTeacher will help even more schools demystify the issues surrounding teacher retention and provide actionable strategies and interventions so schools can preserve their existing talent.”

For more information about finding inspired and qualified teachers with OneTeacher’s help or reducing teacher turnover ensuring great teachers remain at schools with Upbeat through OneTeacher, contact Erin Tobin at Erin.Tobin@oneteacheraz.com.