Sara Hinkley

California’s high housing costs are straining the ability of local educational agencies (LEAs) to recruit and retain teachers and staff. Many have begun exploring or building education workforce housing (EWH) to address staff turnover, but most have limited capacity and expertise to navigate the complex financing and development processes necessary for making EWH a reality….

The rising cost of housing in California has made it increasingly difficult for teachers and other school staff to live near their places of work, exacerbating teacher shortages and staff retention challenges. In response, local educational agencies (LEAs) across the state have begun developing workforce housing to provide affordable living options for school employees. This…