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Title: Addressing Teacher Attrition and Building a Roadmap for Retention
Language: English
Authors: Luvon Hudson, Tawheedah Abdullah, Max Altman, Southern Education Foundation (SEF), Equity Assistance Center-South (EAC-South)
Source: Equity Assistance Center-South. 2025.
Availability: Equity Assistance Center-South. 101 Marietta Street NW, 16th Floor Suite 1650, Atlanta, GA 30303. Tel: 202-523-0001; e-mail: eacsouth@southerneducation.org; Web site: https://southerneducation.org/eac-south/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2025
Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education (ED)
Contract Number: S004D220011
Intended Audience: Administrators
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Descriptors: Faculty Mobility, Teacher Persistence, Compensation (Remuneration), Fringe Benefits, Teacher Promotion, Teacher Salaries, Teaching Conditions, Faculty Development
Abstract: The stability and expertise of the teaching force are the bedrock of student success. Yet, school districts across the nation are grappling with a persistent teacher attrition crisis that undermines student achievement, disrupts school communities, and incurs significant financial costs. Addressing teacher attrition is not a single initiative but a sustained, systemic commitment to making a district the best possible place for educators to work and build a career. This toolkit is designed to provide a strategic and actionable framework for addressing the root causes of teacher attrition. It moves beyond temporary fixes to offer systemic solutions that build a sustainable and rewarding teaching profession. It is organized into five distinct parts, each addressing a critical lever for reducing teacher attrition and improving retention. Concrete tools, research-backed strategies, and reflective exercises are provided to guide district leaders from understanding the foundational issues to implementing specific, high-impact strategies. This is the essential work of ensuring that every student, in every classroom, has the consistent, high-quality instruction they deserve.
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  Data: The stability and expertise of the teaching force are the bedrock of student success. Yet, school districts across the nation are grappling with a persistent teacher attrition crisis that undermines student achievement, disrupts school communities, and incurs significant financial costs. Addressing teacher attrition is not a single initiative but a sustained, systemic commitment to making a district the best possible place for educators to work and build a career. This toolkit is designed to provide a strategic and actionable framework for addressing the root causes of teacher attrition. It moves beyond temporary fixes to offer systemic solutions that build a sustainable and rewarding teaching profession. It is organized into five distinct parts, each addressing a critical lever for reducing teacher attrition and improving retention. Concrete tools, research-backed strategies, and reflective exercises are provided to guide district leaders from understanding the foundational issues to implementing specific, high-impact strategies. This is the essential work of ensuring that every student, in every classroom, has the consistent, high-quality instruction they deserve.
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