Teacher Retention Strategies Backed by Research

A Leader's Guide on How to Retain Educators

Teacher retention isn't just about salary. Research points to seven measurable factors that predict whether educators feel supported and stay in the profession, and most of them come down to leadership and culture. This guide is designed for school and district administrators looking for research-backed educator retention strategies they can put into practice right away.

Your takeaways:

  • The retention factors most leaders overlook
  • Why collaboration might be your most underrated tool
  • How to make progress without adding to anyone's plate
  • Where to focus your energy first

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Wayfinder Educator Retention Guide

Teacher Retention Strategies Backed by Research
Watch the Webinar on the Science Behind Educator Retention

This guide draws on research from two leading voices in educator well-being:

Dr. Hallie Fox, Head of Research and Co-Founder of Educators Thriving, a Harvard-founded organization dedicated to educator wellness and the transformation of systems that support it.

Kris Evans, Social Health Psychologist and PhD Candidate at Stanford University's Mind & Body Lab, where research focuses on adaptive capacity and well-being under sustained demands.

Want to hear from them directly? Watch our recorded webinar on the science behind teacher retention.