https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/retention Retention en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:58:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-high-cost-of-turnover-how-superintendent-churn-affects-classrooms/2026/09 New research argues that chronic leadership stability erodes institutional knowledge and disrupts long-term initiatives. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:58:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-high-cost-of-turnover-how-superintendent-churn-affects-classrooms/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-the-superintendency-is-changing-in-5-charts/2026/09 New data shows a trend reversal in superintendent turnover rates. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:20:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-the-superintendency-is-changing-in-5-charts/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/where-do-teachers-who-leave-their-job-go-see-the-charts/2026/09 District administrators may have more ability to guide teacher turnover than they think, new data suggest. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:42:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/where-do-teachers-who-leave-their-job-go-see-the-charts/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-nurture-teacher-retention-in-far-flung-rural-districts/2026/08 Working conditions and community involvement can top pay for rural educators. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:51:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-to-nurture-teacher-retention-in-far-flung-rural-districts/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-facing-more-aggression-at-work-how-can-schools-protect-them/2026/08 Teachers feel less victimized when they have their principal's support Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:45:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/teachers-are-facing-more-aggression-at-work-how-can-schools-protect-them/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/grow-leaders-keep-teachers-leadership-development-as-a-staffing-strategy Find out how to turn leadership development into a staffing strategy and grow your next generation of school leaders from within. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/grow-leaders-keep-teachers-leadership-development-as-a-staffing-strategy https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-this-is-what-teachers-want-from-their-leaders/2026/07 School and district administrators should take note of this feedback from educators. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-this-is-what-teachers-want-from-their-leaders/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/supporting-the-new-k-12-workforce-what-teachers-need-to-stay-at-school  Join this free virtual event to discover what teachers say they need to feel supported to stay in classrooms for the long haul. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/k-12-essentials-forum/supporting-the-new-k-12-workforce-what-teachers-need-to-stay-at-school https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/staffing-mentoring-strategy-can-ai-solve-big-problems-at-school/2026/06 One of the sessions at the ISTE conference focused using AI for strategic questions facing schools. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:43:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/staffing-mentoring-strategy-can-ai-solve-big-problems-at-school/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-teachers-say-they-leave-the-profession-or-say-they-want-to-quit/2026/06 Here are some of the reasons listed in response to EdWeek questions on social media. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:55:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-teachers-say-they-leave-the-profession-or-say-they-want-to-quit/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-teachers-name-classroom-management-as-a-job-stress-than-low-pay/2026/06 A national survey highlights ongoing work and home pressures on educators. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:50:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/more-teachers-name-classroom-management-as-a-job-stress-than-low-pay/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-educators-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 Making the teaching profession more sustainable starts with a new school leadership architecture. Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-educators-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 Here are three ways school leaders can make teaching feel more sustainable. Tue, 05 May 2026 18:57:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/teaching-learning/5-strategies-for-supporting-k-12-teachers-lessons-from-california/2026/04 This resource discusses the main takeaways from a March 2026 live event hosted by Education Week and EdSource. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/teaching-learning/5-strategies-for-supporting-k-12-teachers-lessons-from-california/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-why-teachers-say-they-havent-quit/2026/04 Beyond a love of teaching, teachers have practical reasons to stick to their jobs. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:06:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-why-teachers-say-they-havent-quit/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-day-school-week-what-research-shows-about-the-alternative-schedule/2026/04 More schools have shifted to the four-day week. How common is it? Does it save money and attract teachers? Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:15:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-day-school-week-what-research-shows-about-the-alternative-schedule/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principal-turnover-went-down-in-this-state-but-thats-not-the-end-of-the-story/2026/03 North Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:50:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/principal-turnover-went-down-in-this-state-but-thats-not-the-end-of-the-story/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-ask-the-right-questions-before-hiring-them/2026/03 Teachers will want to stay in schools that meet their needs as professionals and as humans. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:47:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-ask-the-right-questions-before-hiring-them/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/data-from-50-states-teachers-views-of-how-the-profession-is-seen-and-their-own-career-plans Most believe the public views teaching negatively, and many say they plan to work in other fields. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:06:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/data-from-50-states-teachers-views-of-how-the-profession-is-seen-and-their-own-career-plans https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/generation-z-is-transforming-teaching-are-districts-ready-for-them The youngest cohort of teachers have been shaped by technological and educational disruption. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/generation-z-is-transforming-teaching-are-districts-ready-for-them https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 There are steps K-12 leaders can take to keep teachers and principals in the leadership pipeline, administrators say. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:18:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-4-day-school-weeks-attract-and-retain-better-teachers-what-the-largest-study-yet-says/2026/01 Shortened schedules may do less than district leaders hope to improve turnover and teacher quality. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:09:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/do-4-day-school-weeks-attract-and-retain-better-teachers-what-the-largest-study-yet-says/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/edrecruiter-2026-survey-results-how-school-districts-are-finding-and-keeping-talent Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek’s nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/edrecruiter-2026-survey-results-how-school-districts-are-finding-and-keeping-talent https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 Pennsylvania's training and mentoring program works to retain teachers serving students with disabilities. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:31:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/7-things-teachers-say-would-make-them-stay-on-the-job/2025/12 Educators pointed to everything from classroom size to the amount of autonomy they're given. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:36:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/7-things-teachers-say-would-make-them-stay-on-the-job/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/custodians-are-the-glue-of-school-buildings-how-districts-can-keep-them/2025/12 One school leader has been focusing on custodians' retention and growth. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:41:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/custodians-are-the-glue-of-school-buildings-how-districts-can-keep-them/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-principal-publicly-thanked-each-staff-member-heres-what-happened/2025/11 Each November, this principal personally thanks every employee, from teachers to cafeteria workers. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:33:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-principal-publicly-thanked-each-staff-member-heres-what-happened/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-stop-hemorrhaging-teachers/2025/11 Even as some teachers seek other careers, school leaders can stem the flow. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:11:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-to-stop-hemorrhaging-teachers/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-have-the-special-educators-but-keep-losing-them-to-general-ed/2025/11 A study across seven states finds educators for students with disabilities need more targeted support. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:23:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-have-the-special-educators-but-keep-losing-them-to-general-ed/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-u-s-teachers-job-satisfaction-stacks-up-against-their-global-peers/2025/10 The largest international survey of teachers provides new insights into teacher satisfaction. Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:59:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-u-s-teachers-job-satisfaction-stacks-up-against-their-global-peers/2025/10