DOI: 10.3138/jehr-2025-0078 ISSN: 2562-783X
Best Practices in Talent Acquisition: A Multifaceted Approach
Naima Khandaker, Lori BerrymanThis article examines how Washington Local Schools in Toledo, Ohio has implemented innovative talent acquisition strategies to address staffing shortages and diversify its workforce. Through grow-your-own programs, university partnerships, and community engagement, the district has developed sustainable pipelines of qualified staff. The article highlights measurable outcomes and offers replicable strategies for other districts.