Teachers cite principal support as one of the most important factors in their decision to stay in a school or the profession¶
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q2 i? Teachers cite principal support as one of the most important factors in staying in a school or the profession, making principal preparation a lever for retention. → Espinoza 2018
Evidence¶
Espinoza 2018¶
Espinoza, D., Saunders, R., Kini, T., & Darling-Hammond, L. (2018). Taking the long view: State efforts to solve teacher shortages by strengthening the profession. Palo Alto, CA: Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/long-view
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The report states that "teachers cite principal support as one of the most important factors in their decision to stay in a school or in the profession," motivating state investment in school leader preparation under ESSA Title II, Part A. No effect size is printed.
"Teachers cite principal support as one of the most important factors in their decision to stay in a school or in the profession."
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Related Claims¶
- Working conditions, especially accountability pressures and administrative support, shape teachers' decisions to leave or stay — related
- Teachers are more likely to stay in schools where they perceive colleagues as collaborators, feel influence over their work environment, and trust their principal as an instructional leader — related
- Working conditions shape educator retention and also influence recruitment decisions and the effectiveness of collaborative evaluation and induction — related
- Principals' overall preparation quality is positively and significantly related to teacher retention, with significant components for developing people and meeting needs of diverse learners — related
- Mentoring strongly influences new teachers' decisions to stay in or leave teaching (review attribution) — related
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Teachers cite principal support as one of the most important factors in their decision to stay in a school or the profession |
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Teachers cite principal support as one of the most important factors in their decision to stay in a school or the profession |
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2018 |
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2023 |
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1 — espinoza-2018 |
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