Teacher turnover can have a negative impact on school districts. This study sought to examine the causes for teacher turnover and to find solutions to increase teacher retention. Data collected in Cycle 1 originated from interviews with 10 continuing contract teachers focusing on their experiences in the classroom. From cycle 1 data, action steps…

The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to interpret the lived experiences of K-12 special education teachers (N = 16) from large, suburban districts in Illinois who have persisted in their positions beyond four years. Understanding factors that contribute to the longevity of special education teachers is not only vital for…

The challenge of teacher retention is something that all school and district leaders face. The demand for highly qualified teachers outnumbers the current teacher candidate pool. Because of this, the need for schools and districts to attract and retain the best teachers has never been greater. While there is substantial research focusing on the…

This study examines the complex dynamics of teacher retention within Catholic schools, seeking to understand the motivations, factors and alignment of reasons provided by teachers for their decision to stay or leave their positions. Utilizing Sher's Theoretical Framework (1983) as its guiding principle, the study examines the factors that motivate…

The impact of work-life balance is imposing a significant strain on faculty in higher education. Much of the literature suggests faculty are not satisfied with their jobs and do not feel a sense of belonging, and the results show negative impacts on faculty well-being. Results from a 2015 Gallup survey of faculty workplace engagement showed…

Over 95% of public schools in the United States have reported a shortage of qualified special education teachers. A lack of job satisfaction was a reason that special education teachers left their position. However, the relationship between job satisfaction and emotional support, and between job satisfaction and loneliness, has not been fully…

There is a need to understand sessional staff experiences of professional development in universities, and as academic developers play a key part in university teaching and learning, they are well placed to provide this insight. The aim of this phenomenological study was to explore academic developers' perceptions of support and development for…

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the relationship between diversity and diverse programming on teacher recruitment and retention within independent schools. This study uses Friday and Friday's (2003) Diversity Continuum Framework as a lens to view the diversity and diversity programming at the selected institutions. Friday…

Retention and turnover for early childcare education teachers have steadily become a problem. It is now more important than ever to have passionate and skilled teachers available to help grow the minds of young children. The problem addressed in this study was that early childcare education teachers were not staying in the field. The purpose of…

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, teacher retention rates have declined across the country. This alarming trend shines a light on the teaching profession as there are fewer aspiring teachers who are prepared each year. One focal point is how working conditions influence a teachers intent to stay. Collective Efficacy is an extension of teacher…

School leaders need effective, affordable approaches to retain their teacher workforce. We investigated a promising, low-cost option for school leaders to encourage teacher retention: subject-area specialization in elementary grades (K-5). Using data on North Carolina elementary grades teachers and schools in the 2011-2012 through 2015-2016…

This study's purpose was to investigate teacher retention at Central Elementary School by identifying, studying, and considering the reasons connected to teacher perceptions and attitudes as it relates to job (dis)satisfaction since turnover rates can be the deciding factor. The evidence collected in this study may profit educators in the near…

In recent decades, parallel literature has documented the magnitudes and effects of teacher turnover and the impact of state school finance reforms (SFRs). In this paper, we examine SFRs as possible mechanisms to improve teacher salary, turnover, and job satisfaction by using nationally representative data from 2000 to 2016 and leveraging…

This qualitative study examined teachers, schools, and district approaches to new teacher retention with a COVID-19 spin. In the changing world of a global pandemic and shifting teaching modalities, including distance or hybrid learning environments, teachers reflected on their experiences of adaptation. Interviews with teachers in their first…

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to identify how beginning teachers describe their experiences that influenced them to stay in the teaching profession in a large school district in Texas. This study used factors influencing teaching choice (FIT-choice) for the theoretical model. Five research questions guided data collection.…