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 →
Sep
20
Sep
08
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 →
Sep
08
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 →
Sep
08
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 →
Aug
22
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 →
Aug
14
While burnout is an all-too-common phenomenon for employees in many professional industries, it tends to hit education particularly hard and is among administrators' biggest teacher retention problems annually. A 2022 RAND Corporation survey found teachers are twice as likely to experience job-related stress and feelings of burnout than other working... read more →
Jul
31
While traditional "sit-and-get" professional development events provide a lot of value, professional development technology can be a powerful supplement for teachers seeking to continuously improve. Using tech tools enables teachers to stay current on industry trends, access valuable resources, quickly discover new strategies, and collaborate with peers in remote locations.... read more →
Jul
28
Setting goals is a life skill that can be intimidating for anyone new to the idea. However, goal setting can become an excellent tool in and out of school with practice. As with any academic endeavor, engaging students is key to helping them create and stick to their learning goals.... read more →
Jul
28
As adults, we use calendars, mobile apps, and social support systems to help us see how far we’ve come when we strive to meet a goal. Whether we want to lose weight, meditate every day, or learn a new language, tracking our progress helps us build momentum and stay motivated.... read more →
Jul
07
None of us is born with the ability to set and achieve goals successfully. It is a skill that must be taught and practiced. Helping students learn to set and achieve goals in school will set them up for success in academics and all areas of their lives. Goal-setting builds... read more →