New research explores strategies to improve retention rates among early career teachers, highlighting key challenges faced during their first years in the classroom. The study examines factors that contribute to high turnover in teaching professions and proposes evidence-based interventions to support educators in their formative stages. Findings suggest targeted professional development and mentorship programs play a critical role in helping new teachers sustain long-term engagement. For educators, policymakers, and administrators, the insights offer practical steps to foster stability in the teaching workforce.
How to Increase the Retention of Early Career Teachers* - Weadé W. James, Paige Shoemaker DeMio, 2026 Sage Journals
