UNDERSTANDING THE TEACHER SHORTAGE 2019
Day 2
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF RURAL SCHOOL LEADERS AND TEACHERS BY DR. EDWARD FULLER
Dr. Fuller’s presentation will review the limited research and present data from selected states on the recruitment and retention of school leaders and teachers in rural schools. Specifically, he will examine the intersection of the personal- and school- characteristics of newly hired school leaders (principals and assistant principals) and teachers in different geographic locales—including rural areas--in multiple states. In addition, he will examine the personal- and school- characteristics associated with school leader and teacher attrition across different geographic locales. After summarizing findings, he will identify the various areas in need of future research regarding rural school educators.
DRAW OR DRAIN? EXPLORING RURAL PRINCIPAL TRANSFER AND ATTRITION IN TEXAS BY DR. ANDREW PENDOLA
It is well documented that rural school principals occupy a unique—and often challenging—leadership role, and that recruiting and retaining quality rural principals is often highly difficult. Dr. Pendola will present on a study that explores patterns of rural principal transfer and attrition in Texas, specifically examining whether proximity to metropolitan areas acts as a source of new rural principals or a draw away for current rural principals. Based on these patterns, discussion centers around how rural districts can strategically develop, recruit, and retain quality principals.
THE ROLE OF PLACE: LABOR MARKET DYNAMICS IN RURAL AND NON-RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY PETER GOFF
A considerable body of work has addressed teacher labor markets and the sorting of teachers within and among school districts. Many studies have focused on urban schools within teacher labor markets, but far less research has examined teacher supply and demand among rural school districts. Dr. Goff will present findings from his study that examines the pool of applicants vying for teaching vacancies in 311 Wisconsin districts to determine how applicants differ across geographic categories, particularly with regard to education, experience, and geographic preferences.
The event is sponsored by the Talent-Centered Education Leadership Initiative, The Talent Centered Education Initiative, and the South Carolina Education Policy Center.