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International Journal of Progressive Education 2012, Vol. 8(2) 122-136
Recruiting, Retaining, and Fairly Compensating Our Teachers
pp. 122 - 136
Publish Date: June 15, 2012 | Single/Total View: 96/413 | Single/Total Download: 131/731
Abstract
This article examines three interlinked problems facing public schools today: how to recruit, retain, and pay our teachers. The article begins with an overview of the current situation in the United States, paying particular attention to schools in areas where minorities are the majority. It goes on to examine some of the causes of teacher attrition, with a special section on charter schools, which have a unique set of problems. Finally, it looks at the effects of in-school policies such as teacher pre- service and in-service programs, and then discusses several successful programs around the country, including the TAP model and the Missouri Career Ladder.
Keywords: Recruitment, retainment, fair compensation, teacher pre-service and in- service programs
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APA 7th edition
Lynch, M. (2012). Recruiting, Retaining, and Fairly Compensating Our Teachers. International Journal of Progressive Education, 8(2), 122-136.
Harvard
Lynch, M. (2012). Recruiting, Retaining, and Fairly Compensating Our Teachers. International Journal of Progressive Education, 8(2), pp. 122-136.
Chicago 16th edition
Lynch, Matthew (2012). "Recruiting, Retaining, and Fairly Compensating Our Teachers". International Journal of Progressive Education 8 (2):122-136.
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