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Why Are Experienced Teachers Leaving the Profession?

Authors :
Tye, Barbara Benham
O'Brien, Lisa
Source :
Phi Delta Kappan. Sep2002, Vol. 84 Issue 1, p24. 9p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Warns that conditions that undermine the power and effectiveness of the public school system in the United States need to be identified and rectified in order to retain and attract teachers. Data showing that teachers who leave the profession are either disillusioned beginners or are multi-year veterans; Issues such as pay, burnout and alienation; Top ranked reasons why teachers leave the profession including accountability, increased paperwork, and student attitudes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00317217
Volume :
84
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Phi Delta Kappan
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
7287651
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/003172170208400108