This study assesses the relationship between job satisfaction and attrition of special education teachers. The study uses The Job Satisfaction Survey by Spector (1985) to determine the level of satisfaction of special education teachers. In this quantitative study, the independent variables were the nine facets measured by the survey: pay,…

Teacher retention is a continuous concern for school districts across North Carolina and throughout America. In high minority, high poverty schools there can be as much as a yearly 50% turnover rate. Having a school culture that is appealing to highly qualified teachers and supportive of effective teachers may be one key in resolving the teacher…

Indian education system is obligated to assure "accessibility" to the "quality" preschool education for all children. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has emphasised this endeavor loudly and provided clear directions to bring quality in the preschool education through effective implementation strategies. En route to this,…

Aside from the personal and health difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers also faced tremendous work-related challenges that led to increased stress levels and poorer well-being. This is especially true for resource-constrained schools in an Eastern context. The present study aimed to examine the moderating role of principal…

Background: Teachers can face demanding and stressful working conditions. Classroom environments in elementary schools are dynamic and challenging, which can be mentally and emotionally exhausting for teachers. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychological distress and identify associated factors among elementary school teachers.…

Although teacher recruitment and retention are widespread challenges in education, rural and urban counties in Nevada often feel particularly challenged. Within the research conducted, a common theme was uncovered as to why this challenge may be the case. Consistently and unprompted, inservice and preservice teachers mention their perceptions of…

Well-being has been recognized as a basic human right, a core determinant of success in education, and a skill that can be developed. In language education, the literature suggests that higher well-being is likely to lead to more classroom engagement and ultimately greater success for learners. For English language teachers, there is a need to…

Fostering a supportive and productive classroom environment for students is an essential goal for most teachers and schools in general. In addition, teachers' behavior management practices have been an important topic of research due to the relationship between behavior management strategies and student success and well-being. Previous research…

The aim of this study was to examine relationships between Bedouin Arab teachers and non-Bedouin Arab teachers from rural villages who work together in schools in northern Israel. These relationships were examined from the perspective of the Bedouin teachers. This qualitative research was conducted through in-depth interviews, as a means for…

Teacher attrition in public education in the United States is a critical issue. While much attention has been given to new professionals, mid-career teachers -- those with five to fifteen years of experience -- often get overlooked and are now beginning to veer off their chosen career paths at increasing rates. One area greatly impacted by the…

Teacher attrition in public education in the United States is a critical issue. While much attention has been given to new professionals, mid-career teachers -- those with five to fifteen years of experience -- often get overlooked and are now beginning to veer off their chosen career paths at increasing rates. One area greatly impacted by the…

Teacher attrition in public education in the United States is a critical issue. While much attention has been given to new professionals, mid-career teachers -- those with five to fifteen years of experience -- often get overlooked and are now beginning to veer off their chosen career paths at increasing rates. One area greatly impacted by the…

Background/purpose: In the literature, favoritism is often discussed as a form of corruption and an unethical practice. Studies related to favoritism in educational organizations have found that favoritism negatively impacts educational institutions. This study aims to investigate how teachers defined and perceived favoritism at school as well as…

Teachers of color often work in schools with few colleagues from the same racial or ethnic background. This racial isolation may affect their work experiences and important job outcomes, including retention. Using longitudinal administrative and survey data, we investigate the degree to which Tennessee teachers who are more racially isolated are…

Teacher burnout is a critical public health problem. In 2022, 90% of teachers reported burnout as a serious issue. Teacher burnout contributes to poor educational outcomes for students and poor health and work outcomes for teachers. Previous literature on teacher burnout has underrepresented certain populations, such as public middle school…