English

ERIC ED616110: Understanding Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Duval County: A Special Report from the Jacksonville Public Education Fund

Trends across the United States, Florida and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) indicate that over the last decade, not only are teachers leaving the profession much sooner than in previous years, but there were also fewer teachers entering the profession. The Duval Schools teacher retention rate for the district is approximately 84%. However, this study by the Jacksonville Public Education Fund found that at the school level, teacher retention rates are closer to 75%, driven largely by transfers within the district. Beyond financial costs, teacher attrition can create inequities for students most in need of support and exacerbate gaps in opportunity these students already experience. Study findings indicate that teacher attrition does not affect all Duval schools equally. Schools serving larger proportions of students from low-income backgrounds and students of color are more likely to experience teacher turnover. Further, schools with lower school grades according to the state's accountability system tended to have less experienced teaching staff compared to schools with higher grades. Additionally, the teacher workforce in Duval County Public Schools is less diverse than the stu

Sign in with your free account to read, download EPUBs or listen.