Retention /retention Retention en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 18 May 2026 18:00:51 GMT Our Schools Are Breaking Educators. We Can Fix It (Opinion) /leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-糖心动漫vlog-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 /leadership/opinion-our-schools-are-breaking-糖心动漫vlog-we-can-fix-it/2026/05 If We Want Teachers to Stay, Principals Must Lead Differently (Opinion) /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 /leadership/opinion-if-we-want-teachers-to-stay-principals-must-lead-differently/2026/05 5 Strategies for Supporting K-12 Teachers: Lessons From California /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 /the-state-of-teaching/teaching-learning/5-strategies-for-supporting-k-12-teachers-lessons-from-california/2026/04 Here's Why Teachers Say They Haven't Quit /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 /teaching-learning/heres-why-teachers-say-they-havent-quit/2026/04 The 4-Day School Week: What Research Shows About the Alternative Schedule /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 /leadership/the-4-day-school-week-what-research-shows-about-the-alternative-schedule/2026/04 Principal Turnover Went Down in This State. But That鈥檚 Not the End of the Story /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鈥檛 changed. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:50:41 GMT /leadership/principal-turnover-went-down-in-this-state-but-thats-not-the-end-of-the-story/2026/03 Want to Retain Teachers? Ask the Right Questions Before Hiring Them (Opinion) /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 /leadership/opinion-want-to-retain-teachers-ask-the-right-questions-before-hiring-them/2026/03 Data From 50 States: Teachers' Views of How the Profession Is Seen鈥擜nd Their Own Career Plans /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 /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/data-from-50-states-teachers-views-of-how-the-profession-is-seen-and-their-own-career-plans Generation Z Is Transforming Teaching. Are Districts Ready for Them? /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 /the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/generation-z-is-transforming-teaching-are-districts-ready-for-them District Leaders Want to Retain Talent. They Need to Look Beyond Just Compensation /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 /leadership/district-leaders-want-to-retain-talent-they-need-to-look-beyond-just-compensation/2026/02 Do 4-Day School Weeks Attract and Retain Better Teachers? What the Largest Study Yet Says /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 /leadership/do-4-day-school-weeks-attract-and-retain-better-teachers-what-the-largest-study-yet-says/2026/01 EdRecruiter 2026 Survey Results: How School Districts are Finding and Keeping Talent /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2026-survey-results-how-school-districts-are-finding-and-keeping-talent Discover the latest K-12 hiring trends from EdWeek鈥檚 nationwide survey of job seekers and district HR professionals. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT /events/webinar/edrecruiter-2026-survey-results-how-school-districts-are-finding-and-keeping-talent Inside One State's Bold Plan to Keep Special Education Teachers /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 /leadership/inside-one-states-bold-plan-to-keep-special-education-teachers/2025/12 7 Things Teachers Say Would Make Them Stay on the Job /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 /teaching-learning/7-things-teachers-say-would-make-them-stay-on-the-job/2025/12 Custodians Are the 'Glue' of School Buildings. How Districts Can Keep Them /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 /leadership/custodians-are-the-glue-of-school-buildings-how-districts-can-keep-them/2025/12 A Principal Publicly Thanked Each Staff Member. Here鈥檚 What Happened /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 /leadership/a-principal-publicly-thanked-each-staff-member-heres-what-happened/2025/11 How to Stop Hemorrhaging Teachers From the Profession (Opinion) /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 /leadership/opinion-how-to-stop-hemorrhaging-teachers/2025/11 Schools Have the Special Educators鈥擝ut Keep Losing Them to General Ed. /teaching-learning/schools-have-the-special-糖心动漫vlog-but-keep-losing-them-to-general-ed/2025/11 A study across seven states finds 糖心动漫vlog for students with disabilities need more targeted support. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:23:18 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-have-the-special-糖心动漫vlog-but-keep-losing-them-to-general-ed/2025/11 How U.S. Teachers' Job Satisfaction Stacks Up Against Their Global Peers' /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 /leadership/how-u-s-teachers-job-satisfaction-stacks-up-against-their-global-peers/2025/10 How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your School (Opinion) /leadership/opinion-the-5-practices-that-turned-teacher-retention-around-at-my-school/2025/10 An instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:17:18 GMT /leadership/opinion-the-5-practices-that-turned-teacher-retention-around-at-my-school/2025/10 'It's Rough Out Here': Why Most Teachers Work a Second Job (and What It Means) /teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 Those with education-related second jobs are more likely to stay than those with non-related gigs. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:54:29 GMT /teaching-learning/its-rough-out-here-why-most-teachers-work-a-second-job-and-what-it-means/2025/10 States Are Experimenting With Teacher Pay Again鈥擝ut the Focus Isn鈥檛 Just Test Scores /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 Renewed interest could spur another wave of experiments with teacher pay. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:38:04 GMT /teaching-learning/states-are-experimenting-with-teacher-pay-again-but-the-focus-isnt-just-test-scores/2025/10 Federal Changes Have Some Educators Rethinking Whether to Stay in Their Jobs /leadership/federal-changes-have-some-糖心动漫vlog-rethinking-whether-to-stay-in-their-jobs/2025/09 A new survey shows potential spillover effects in school districts from a uniquely volatile federal policy environment. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:59:10 GMT /leadership/federal-changes-have-some-糖心动漫vlog-rethinking-whether-to-stay-in-their-jobs/2025/09 Superintendent Turnover Is Up. Is High Leadership Churn the New Normal? /leadership/superintendent-turnover-is-up-is-high-leadership-churn-the-new-normal/2025/09 Superintendent turnover increased again for the nation's 500 largest school systems. The number of women superintendents also increased. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:59:39 GMT /leadership/superintendent-turnover-is-up-is-high-leadership-churn-the-new-normal/2025/09 The United Nations Says Teacher Shortages Are a Global Problem /leadership/the-united-nations-says-teacher-shortages-are-a-global-problem/2025/09 Worldwide, countries need to recruit another 44 million primary and secondary teachers by 2030 to meet demand, a new report finds. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:00:51 GMT /leadership/the-united-nations-says-teacher-shortages-are-a-global-problem/2025/09 This District Is Betting on a $10K Signing Bonus for New Teachers. Is It Enough? /leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08 Teachers are being awarded bonuses of up to $12,000 to join a district that, like its surrounding community, is working to rebuild. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:59:25 GMT /leadership/this-district-is-betting-on-a-10k-signing-bonus-for-new-teachers-is-it-enough/2025/08