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Sticky Schools: How to Find and Keep Teachers in the Classroom

Abstract

"To ensure that schools enjoy a steady supply of competent and committed teachers, federal, state, and local policymakers should look to the extensive research literature in this area, focusing on five strategies in particular: strengthening teacher preparation, improving hiring practices, increasing compensation, providing support for new teachers, and improving working conditions (with particular attention to school leadership, professional collaboration and shared decision making, and resources for teaching and learning)."