Question 1: Attracting and Retaining Teachers

Question 1: What are the most important factors in attracting and retaining experienced and qualified teachers?

• Are the answers different for teachers in low performing schools?
• What should the state's role be?

To see a summary of what's in the draft Plan, go to the first reply to this message, with the subject "Question 1: Teachers-What's in the Plan?" This message also gives links to the draft Plan.

Many additional online resources address issues related to professional development. To see a selection, you can also go directly to the agenda page or the Briefing Book page on Professional Personnel Development.

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