Why Teachers Stay: Doug Larkin and Suzanne Poole Patzelt in NEA Today

Why do some teachers stay while others leave? In this interview with NEA Today, Doug Larkin, professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, and Suzanne Poole Patzelt, a graduate of our Teacher Education and Teacher Development PhD program, discuss their research on what keeps teachers in the classroom. Drawing on a six-year study, they share why fair pay matters—but supportive colleagues, school culture, and professional autonomy are just as important to teacher retention. Read the full article to learn more about their findings.

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