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Low pay, increased responsibilities and high-stakes standardized testing - these are just some of the reasons why more talented teachers are leaving the profession than ever before Drawing on in-depth interviews with teachers all over the country, Katy Farber presents an in-the-trenches view of the classroom exodus and uncovers ways that schools can turn the tide Farbers findings paint a sometimes shocking picture of life in todays schools, taking a frank look at: - Challenges tteacher endurance, including tight budgets, difficult parents, standardized testing, unsafe schools, inadequate pay, and lack of respect - Strategies veteran teachers use tmake sure the joys of teaching outweigh the frustrations - Success stories from individual schools and districts that have found solutions tthese challenges - Recommendations for creating a school environment that fosters teacher retention Featuring clear analysis and concrete suggestions for administrators and policy makers, Why Great Teachers Quit takes you tthe front lines of the fight tkeep great teachers where they belong: in the classroom ... Read more Read less
