Ask an Expert: Rural Teacher Recruitment and Retention

Through its "Ask an Expert" service, REL Southwest responds to requests from state and local education leaders for quick-turnaround, evidence-based information on topics that address high-leverage needs in the Southwest region. For this "Ask an Expert," local education agency leaders from a wanted to better understand the research behind common recruitment and retention challenges in rural schools. This resource may inform principals and school system leaders as they make policies to support teacher well-being, differentiate recruitment and retention strategies, and develop partnerships with area leaders and community organizations to enhance recruitment and retention programs. Download this resource to read more about each of these strategies and the evidence that supports each one.

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