Are teachers leaving classroom in droves?
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Are teachers leaving in record numbers?
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A common assertion everywhere in the country is that teachers are quitting in droves. That's not always borne out when you look at the data, which shows teacher turnover, while often high, is still within the normal range for the profession.
As the Atlantic noted in a piece on teacher resignations: “…anywhere between 40 and 50 percent of teachers will leave the classroom within their first five years (that includes the nine and a half percent that leave before the end of their first year.) Certainly, all professions have turnover, and some shuffling out the door is good for bringing in young blood and fresh faces. But, turnover in teaching is about four percent higher than other professions.Approximately 15.7 percent of teachers leave their posts every year, and 40 percent of teachers who pursue undergraduate degrees in teaching never even enter the classroom at all."
The Charlotte News & Observer reports the Wake County Public School System contends it's now seeing a spike in midyear teacher resignations.
Please read the full story before commenting as it has some great details. Here is an excerpt from the lengthy piece: Are teachers leaving classroom in droves? | Get Schooled | www.ajc.com: