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News Release announcing Strategies to Help Solve Our School Dropout Problem book (PDF format)

Gregory B. Hutchins, P.E., was the chair of the American Society for Quality Control’s (ASQC) Education Division. Click here for the text of the interview on the Quality Digest website or if you want to read the article here… [Read more…] about Gregory B. Hutchins says “[Franklin] may be the most persuasive and persistent voice in quality education.”

Franklin spoke at the ATE (Teachers of Education) Annual Conference held in Atlanta. GA regarding his new book, Who Will Teach the Children? Recruiting, Retaining and Refreshing Highly Effective Educators.

 Below are two comments from those who attended. Used with permission.

Franklin presented straight talk and practical information. I enjoyed Franklin’s ability to share his information and thoughts in a straight forward manner. Too often presenters get caught up in “education speak”. Franklin kept it practical and useful.

1. Schwengel-Gosz, Teacher Coordinator, WI.

Franklin’s presentation was insightful, research-based and entertaining!

Dr. S. Grogan, Harding University Arkansas, Associate Professor

So if incarceration costs equal $292,000 and school costs equal

A study out of Northeastern University found that high school dropouts cost taxpayers $292,000 over the course of their lives. It’s not just about the money, though. Over 80 percent of the incarcerated population is high school dropouts“” making this an issue that truly impacts every member of the community.

School dropouts are more likely to be on welfare, commit crimes, live a life in poverty, and marry poor.

School dropouts are more likely to be on welfare, commit crimes, live a life in poverty, and marry poor.

I delivered a new workshop based on my new book,Who Will Teach The Children? Recruiting, Retaining and Refreshing Highly Effective Educators at the SREB Conference in Baltimore. Here are a few of the attendees comments:

Franklin brings experience and years of wisdom to the session. Superintendent, Demopolis,AL

I want to buy your new book. Assistant Principal, Cabot, AR

Outstanding, Superintendent, Ft. Cobb, OK

I loved Franklin’s honesty and passion.  Assistant Principal, Duncan SC

Gave a perspective on the reasons for teacher dropouts. Assistant Principal, Columbia, SC

Opened my eyes to REAL numbers that are currently happening in 2019. Assistant Principal, Mt. Pleasant, SC

I loved the way he engaged the group. Very informative and thought provoking, J. Wilmoth, , Durant High School, Durant IA

Love the data presented. Asst. Principal, Reidgeland, SC

The concept of exit and stay in interviews was very interested. This is data we need to build very effective supports. Lead Coordinator, WVDE, Charleston, WV

Ideas about how to keep teachers in classroom. Very informative session from a proven practitioner. He needs more time. Charles D. Gregory Sr. Principal, Anniston, Al

Franklin’s program provided additional insight to why teachers leave the profession for my research. Teacher, Kingstree SC

Eye opening statistics with realistic solutions. It’s critical that we recruit, retain and refresh teachers today for our tomorrow. DR. J. Pesinski, Assistant Principal, Rock Hill SC

You provided my voice to all the administrators in the room. H.Newton, Teacher, Willard, OH

Presentation style was enjoyable. Assistant Director, Perrysburg, OH

Franklin’s engaging and is very knowledgeable! I enjoyed listening to him. L. Prye, CTE Coordinator, Mexico,NY

Very informative,. Keep being honest and open. M. Broxton, Assistant Principal, Sandersville, GA

Provided great statistics/facts. Middle School, Assistant Principal, India Land, SC

I liked the data shared. Assistant Principal, North Charleston, SC

 

 

 

 

 

 

The latest research indicates that 51 percent of all schools in the country are experiencing shortages in their teaching staff. The problem not only appears in the United States but in many Western Industrialized Countries.

The greatest shortages are in Special Education, Science, Math, Technology, (STEM), English as a Second Language (ESL).

The greatest shortages are in low-paid teacher states, rural areas, low-performing or high-minority schools.

My latest book, Who Will Teach The Children? Recruiting, Retaining & Refreshing Highly Effective Educators proposes solutions to ease teacher shortages.

Then question that needs to be addressed is how do school systems produce high performing graduates without having highly effective educators in the classrooms and front offices.

Franklin presented his best-selling new book, “Who Will Teach The Students? Recruiting, Retaining & Refreshing Highly Effective Educators” to the NM governor who indicated that she was looking forward to reading it and having New Mexico’s Secretary of Education implement the strategies the book recommend to slow the educational exodus.

Franklin presented his best-selling new book, “Who Will Teach The Children? Recruiting, Retaining & Refreshing Highly Effective Educators” to the governor who indicated that she was looking forward to reading and having her state’s Secretary of Education to implement the strategies the book recommends to slow the educational exodus.