The proof behind better hiring.
We lead with evidence, not promises. Here's the research and real-world data that shows why evidence-based hiring outperforms traditional methods — every time.
What the research says
Every claim backed by peer-reviewed research and real-world evidence.
Schools Struggling to Hire
of U.S. public schools report challenges hiring qualified teachers — the crisis is widespread and worsening.
Annenberg Institute, 2025
Research-Based Screening
of principals use research-based screening assessments. The remaining 97% rely on resumes and unstructured interviews.
Kimbrel, Teacher Hiring, 2019
Interview Bias
Interviewer decisions are made within the first 30 seconds based on appearance, confidence, and likability — not teaching ability.
Joyce, 2008
Teacher Impact
Teachers have two to three times the impact on student achievement than any other school factor, including programming, leadership, facilities, and technology.
RAND Corporation, 2019
Predictive Interviews
of principals use research-based predictive interviews — meaning 98.87% rely on gut feelings and bias-prone methods.
Kimbrel, Teacher Hiring, 2019
Cost of Turnover
Teacher turnover costs $10,000 to $26,500 per teacher — better hiring pays for itself through retention alone.
Learning Policy Institute
Proven Outcomes
Real results from districts using evidence-based hiring processes.
reduction in first-year
teacher turnover
additional reduction in
second-year turnover
increase in
teacher diversity
student math
achievement gain
Source: Boston Public Schools evidence-based hiring study
Aurora Public Schools
When Aurora Public Schools sought to transform their approach to talent, they partnered with TruFit to bring evidence-based insight into their hiring and development process.
"Transformed how Aurora Public Schools understands talent. TruFit gave us a framework that goes beyond resumes and interviews — we now have real, actionable data about what our people are capable of."
What leaders are saying
We were able to see a much fuller picture of their leadership strengths and styles. The depth of insight was remarkable — it showed us things interviews simply can't.
Catriona Moran
Head of School, Saigon South International School
Clear, evidence-based insight that gave us confidence beyond what traditional interviews alone could offer. We knew we were making the right decisions.
Ole Sealey
Director, Kazakhstan International School
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