Teacher Retention: A Key to Student Success

Several factors contribute to teacher turnover, including low pay, heavy workloads, lack of support from school administrators, and burnout . Read More: Education Insider Magazine Teacher retention is a critical problem in education. When teachers leave their jobs, it can have a negative impact on student achievement. Studies have shown that students who have experienced high teacher turnover are more likely to fall behind academically and have lower graduation rates. Several factors contribute to teacher turnover, including low pay, heavy workloads, lack of support from school administrators, and burnout. However, there are also several things that schools and districts can do to improve teacher retention. Here are some key strategies for retaining teachers: ● Pay teachers a fair wage. Teachers are underpaid, especially compared to other professionals with similar levels of education and experience. Paying teachers a fair wage would help to make the profession more a...