In the face of ongoing, nationwide staff shortages, school administrators don't need scientific evidence to know that teachers with high levels of job satisfaction are far more likely to remain in their classrooms. However, ample research, such as 2021 research and meta-analysis of 12 previous studies in the journal Cogent... read more →

The retention of new teachers is a critical concern in education today. The first few years of a teacher's career are often the most challenging, marked by a steep learning curve, classroom management issues, and adapting to the profession's demands. Unfortunately, many new teachers leave the profession within their first... read more →

Schools and administrators across the country continue to face staffing challenges, and students are the ones who suffer the most when districts can’t attract and retain qualified teachers. It isn’t a new problem, and it doesn’t appear to be one going away any time soon, as evidenced in a 2023... read more →

Many school administrators have become all too familiar with education’s ongoing teacher shortage. Exacerbated largely by the COVID-19 pandemic, finding a district that has avoided the widespread difficulties related to teacher recruitment and retention is nearly impossible. Teaching is challenging, and it isn’t necessarily getting any easier. Burnout stems from... read more →

Retaining experienced and talented teachers is critical in maintaining a positive, productive, and sustainable learning environment for students and educators. High national teacher turnover rates can disrupt continuity, affect student achievement, and increase administrative costs associated with recruitment and training. Teacher retention statistics reflect the ongoing trend, noted in recent... read more →