Early retirement plans are perceived as being beneficial to school staff and financially advantageous to schools. Four out of the five assumptions on which these perceptions are based are incorrect. The one correct assumption is that early retirement will make affirmative action programs move ahead more rapidly. The incorrect assumptions are: (1)…

Whether departure comes early from lucrative buyout or through natural retirement, administrators should consider some important factors before retiring. Administrators should deal with their feelings, start thinking now about leaving, call family powwow, talk to a financial advisor, enjoy retirement before rejoining the work force, have a party,…

While gifted school executives have always been scarce, changes in demographics, state legislation, and young colleagues' attitudes may fuel a mass exodus from school leadership positions. Education professionals are generally older, shun inner-city assignments, and choose early retirement. Insets further document the dilemma and suggest…