Amsterdam Teacher Shortage Mitigation via Lerarenagenda: 1/6 Reduction

Amsterdam faced a severe teacher shortage, threatening education quality in underserved areas. Koos collaborated to develop the Lerarenagenda, a strategic framework addressing recruitment and retention. By engaging over 50 stakeholders, the initiative created targeted support systems, leading to a 1/6 reduction in the shortage within the first year. The Lerarenagenda provided clear pathways for teacher development and retention, aligning with the needs of the education sector. The project demonstrated the effectiveness of collaborative policy-making in addressing complex educational challenges.

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Case study originally published by Koos: December, 2025 ?
Added to Agency Inside: March 14, 2026