Teacher retention is a serious concern for many districts and the COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional pressure on districts to ensure the right mental health support and professional development is in place. In fact, 33% of teachers are somewhat or very likely to leave the profession within the next 12 months, compared to only 8% prior to the pandemic.
This report outlines the key factors leading to attrition in today’s environment and research-based strategies schools can implement to boost teacher engagement and retention.