The Standard
State education leaders have long prioritized efforts to recruit and retain effective teachers. Yet persistent challenges, including high turnover rates and teacher shortages in key subject areas, continue to strain the educator workforce.
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Financial barriers get in the way of attracting new teachers, and lack of advancement opportunities dissuade veterans from staying.
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Supportive school cultures and mentorship can help turn the tide.
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Statewide leadership can create a cohesive whole of disparate local initiatives.
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Robust in-school clinical experiences and integrated coursework are key.
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All students need effective teachers, and all aspiring teachers need equal opportunities to become effective.
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State boards of education have been increasingly concerned about recruiting and retaining effective teachers.
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Over half of public school students are students of color, but only about 20 percent of their teachers share that background. Closing this gap is not just about recruitment, it is about reimagining systems.
