Researchers argue that the teacher shortage in poor school districts may stem more from retaining teachers than from attracting them¶

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q1 i? Researchers argue the shortage of highly qualified teachers in poor school districts may have less to do with attracting new teachers than with retaining them. → Steven Glazerman 2006

Evidence¶

Steven Glazerman 2006¶

Steven Glazerman, Sarah Senesky, Neil Seftor, Amy Johnson. (2006). Design of an Impact Evaluation of Teacher Induction Programs. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/design-of-an-impact-evaluation-of-teacher-induction-programs

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The report attributes this argument to researchers in its opening motivation paragraph, stating the shortage "may have less to do with attracting new teachers than with retaining them." The article offers no data for the argument here; it is stated as motivating context.

"researchers have argued that the shortage of highly qualified teachers in poor school districts may have less to do with attracting new teachers than with retaining them"

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