Retention
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to keep school and district staff from leaving their jobs
See also: Grade Retention, Recruitment & Retention
The State of Teaching
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Teaching
What the Research Says
Team Teaching: A Boost to Teacher Retention
A study of Mesa, Ariz., teachers finds the collaborative approach boosts career satisfaction and effectiveness.
Special Education
Why Special Education Teachers Quit—and What Schools Are Doing About It
States and districts take creative approaches to retain special education teachers.
Teaching Profession
The State of Teaching
Black Teachers Have the Highest Morale. Why?
Black teachers view the job more positively, exclusive survey data show. How can schools hold onto them?
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
Principal Salaries: The Gap Between Expectation and Reality
Exclusive survey data indicate a gap between the expectations and the realities of principal pay.
Teaching Profession
Teachers’ Careers Go Through Phases. They Need Support in Each
Teachers experience a dip in job satisfaction a few years into their careers.
Recruitment & Retention
Retention Is the Missing Ingredient in Special Education Staffing
Many special education teachers switch to other teaching positions. Districts are exploring ways to keep them in the needed role.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Transitioning Out of Teaching Is Hard. Here's What I've Learned
For teachers looking to change careers, the skills they’ve honed in the classroom don’t always easily translate to their resume.
States
Superintendent Vacancies Are High. Is Loosening Requirements a Good Idea?
Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders.
Teaching Profession
The State of Teaching
This Is the Surprising Career Stage When Teachers Are Unhappiest
Survey data reveal a slump in teachers' job satisfaction a few years into their careers.
Recruitment & Retention
How Effective Mentors Strengthen Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Rudy Ruiz, founder of the Edifying Teachers network, shares advice on what quality mentorship entails for teachers of color.
Recruitment & Retention
What the Research Says
Some Positive Signs for the Teacher Pipeline, But It's Not All Good. What 3 Studies Say
Teacher-prep enrollment is stabilizing, but school-level turnover is still high.
Recruitment & Retention
K-12 Essentials Forum
Building a Diverse Staff to Improve Equity and Student Outcomes
Join this free virtual event to get up to speed on the pivotal role of diversity in K-12 education.
Teaching Profession
The State of Teaching
Here's What Keeps Teachers on the Job
Hear why these teachers stay in the job, despite its challenges and lower pay.
Science
Letter to the Editor
A Call to Action for Revitalizing STEM Education
An educational consultant and former educator discusses the importance of STEM education in this letter to the editor.