SAN JOSE, CA – As a lack of affordable housing exacerbates the teacher shortage, educational leaders continue to explore innovative solutions to attract and retain educators in Santa Clara County.
School district leaders and school board members gathered at the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) on September 21 to learn about a variety of housing resources and projects at the Educator Workforce Housing Symposium co-hosted by the Santa Clara County School Boards Association. At the symposium, the SCCOE released its Educator Housing Resource Booklet. This resource provides extensive information about legislation, laws, housing solutions, and homebuying programs.
“Educator workforce housing resources and projects can be a key component of recruitment and retention of staff,” said County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mary Ann Dewan. “Partnerships are essential for sharing about existing opportunities and planning for projects and developments.”
Experts in teacher housing presented various ongoing education workforce housing initiatives, opportunities, and resources in Santa Clara County. Experts included Dr. Ayinde Rudolph, Superintendent of the Mountain View Whisman School District, who shared the district’s experience of creating and championing teacher housing. Rebecca Moller, founder and CEO of SYMBiHOM, showed attendees how garages can be renovated sustainably into ADU and provide a form of income to homeowners. Hong Ngo, Manager of Homebuyer Programs for the Housing Trust Silicon Valley, explained down payment assistance programs to help homebuyers. Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of San Jose State University, spoke about the early stages of developing workforce housing close to the university.
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