When preparing for their next negotiations sessions, school leaders can find an additional lens and inspirational resource in the leadership ideologies of world-renowned author and researcher Brené Brown. Here are some of the most impactful lessons/quotes from Brown that apply to the negotiations process.

As school leaders prepare to meet with their employee groups, a retired former superintendent shares what he has learned from having been directly involved in negotiations in three school districts for over 30 years.

After a nearly 15-month collective bargaining struggle that almost led to a teacher strike, negotiators from a southern California school district reflect on lessons learned that can be useful for districts in similar situations.

Riverside Unified School District works closely with its union partners to ensure a fair and open negotiation process that benefits all parties involved. By focusing on communication, leadership support and empowering staff, the district has fostered a strong relationship with its labor partners that allows both parties to work together to meet challenges head-on.

As school leaders face another school year understaffed and with under-prepared teachers in their classrooms, labor groups and their institutions should consider collaborating on overcoming these challenges through educator residencies. Many districts and their labor unions representing both certificated and classified staff have been successful in providing a residency experience for teacher candidates that includes financial support.