Rural Teacher Recruitment & Retention Strategy 1.0

The most important thing a district can do to reduce teacher turnover is to have a coherent teacher recruitment, hiring, and support system that aligns with district goals and priorities. Putting the time into attracting applicants, evaluating their fit with school and community needs, and providing ongoing support is far superior to a piece meal approach that may neglect critical aspects of the process. Doing an audit of the system will identify gaps in the process.