Retaining Great Teachers

Topics: Early Career Principals, School Management, Teacher Effectiveness

So, your investment in methodical hiring is paying dividends in a cadre of improvement-oriented teachers who are leading your school to new levels. You want to keep your all-star team, right? Retention of good teachers is a key tenet of effectiveness that promotes student learning, according to Professional Standards of Educational Leaders. And as seen in NAESP’s Leading Learning Communities: Pillars, Practices, and Priorities for Effective Principals, an optimized system where talent and resources align to boost student learning and well-being helps retain teachers and equips them to grow and thrive.