Hiring new teachers based on a resume and a gut feeling during an interview can sometimes result in someone who is a wrong fit for the school. Scott Schwartz describes the meticulous process his district uses to hire a great teacher every time, as well as the implications for teachers interested in working there.
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- Deerfield Public School District: https://www.dps109.org/Domain/4
- Deerfield Public School District’s Twitter: @DPS109
- Scott Schwartz’s Twitter: @scaschwa
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