Teacher Turnover Spiked During COVID. But It’s Now Fallen for 2 Years in a Row

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According to the latest data, teacher turnover rates have been coming down for the last two years. 

That finding comes from a hodgepodge of state documents and research reports. With the caveat that those sources may count things in slightly different ways and at different time periods, the pattern that emerges is consistent. 

In fall 2020, the country was still in the thick of the COVID pandemic. The economy was on uncertain footing, many schools stayed remote and teacher turnover rates fell. That is, more educators stayed put. 

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