Top 10 Ways to Retain Great Educators: Building Thriving School Communities

As I walk through schools across our nation, I see an unsettling trend: talented educators leaving the profession. The problem isn't a lack of capable teachers—it's our struggle to retain them. Retaining great educators requires more than acknowledgment; it demands deliberate, intentional efforts to create an environment where they work and thrive. Here's how we can ensure our schools become places where educators are excited to stay and grow.