Teacher Turnover Crisis: Urgent Solutions Needed for High-Poverty Schools:

August 1, 2023

Education Resource Strategies analyzed teacher turnover from 2021 to 2023, revealing a significant increase in turnover rates post-pandemic, with 23% of teachers leaving their schools in 2022-23. High-poverty schools experienced the highest turnover at 29%, compared to 19% in low-poverty schools. New teachers are particularly prone to leaving, especially in high-poverty areas. The report suggests district leaders can address turnover by enhancing teaching conditions and offering targeted compensation in high-need schools. Link to Publication :

Examining School-Level Teacher Turnover Trends from 2021 to 2023: A New Angle on a Pervasive Issue

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