Sentences with phrase «increased teacher retention rates»

Successes thus far include increased teacher retention rates, extended learning time calendars, and an infusion of technology within L.I.F.T. schools.

And, a growing body of empirical research shows that positive school climate improvement efforts increase academic achievement, reduce bully - victim - bystander behavior as well as student dropout rates and increase teacher retention rates.

The school also raised its School Performance Score (SPS) by 5.5 points, improved its school letter grade, and increased its teacher retention rate.

Not exact matches

Among highly rated teachers who scored very close to the eligibility threshold for a permanent pay increase, retention increased by roughly 3 percentage points, though this effect was not statistically significant.

We also measure the expected gains from policies that pay higher salaries or bonuses to high - VA teachers in order to increase retention rates.

«Thirdly, to secure long term commitment from teacher education providers to stem attrition rates and increase retention and graduation rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander enrolments to enable the diversity of our teaching population to better match that of students.»

He said over the last few years the district has improved its scores on the state standardized exam known as PARCC, increased its retention rate of effective and highly effective teachers to 96 percent, submitted a balanced budget and sold closed school buildings to plug the deficit.

In contrast, the study found that the base - pay incentives did not clearly increase the retention rates of highly effective teachers who were already retained at much higher rates than low - performing teachers.

Her tenure was marked by consecutive years of enrollment growth, an increase in graduation rates, improvements in student satisfaction and teacher retention, increases in AP participation and pass rates, and the greatest growth of any urban district on the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) over multiple years.

Research shows that implementing SWPBIS results in a significant drop in discipline referrals and suspensions, as well as increased academic achievement, lower dropout rates, higher teacher retention, and improved school culture.11

data indicating decreased withdrawal rates (or increased retention), the state teacher retirement plan further increased its 5 - year retention expectations to 66 percent retention from 2007 to 2011.

What to know: The Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) plan stands out for aligning its teacher recruitment and retention efforts with its ambitious goals for increasing student academic achievement by 2025 and clearly stating its role in supporting districts to address equity concerns.10 The MDE recognizes that in order to reach its stated goals — which include a proposed graduation rate of 90 percent for all students by 2025 — they must also support districts in recruiting and retaining teachers of color who are prepared to improve student outcomes.

Financially, it costs school districts money to recruit and train new teachers, so an increase in retention rates would let them save on those costs (although they have to pay more experienced teachers hirer salaries).

And, with increased emphasis on creating more professional learning opportunities for educators, Valdosta is on track to boost teacher retention rates too.

Here're six ways to help new and veteran staff establish teams that they can rely on in order to keep teacher retention rates up and increase student achievement.

Empower principals to support teacher leaders as they develop novice teachers in way that results in high - retention rates and increased student achievement.

In most states, there is a large and growing gap between the percentage of students of color1 and the percentage of teachers of color.2 Efforts to increase teacher diversity have led to marginal increases in the percentage of teachers of color — from 12 percent to 17 percent from 1987 through 2012 — but this positive statistic obscures other troubling facts, such as the decline in the percentage of African American teachers in many large urban districts and the lower retention rates for teachers of color across the country.3

The 5 - year project is designed to increase the number of well - prepared teachers entering the city's classrooms, provide ongoing support during the critical early years of teaching, and ultimately raise teacher retention rates and student achievement.

Rising retention rates however translated to increasing costs, and in 2011, Illinois responded by making it more difficult for a teacher to receive a pension.

Late - career incentives, such as large salary increases or backloaded retirement benefits, simply don't have the same potential to shift teacher retention rates as early - career investments.

The ultimate goal is to increase retention rates for early - career teachers and decrease turnover rates, as teachers are given the tools they need to advocate for themselves and their profession.