Final Version of the NREAC Recruit/Retain Survey.
September 2009
Teacher recruitment and retention is an issue in schools across the
country, but especially in rural America. Schools in small and
rural communities face a unique set of obstacles and challenges
when it comes to staffing their schools with teachers and getting
them to remain in the district for more than two to three
years.
In response to a request from President Obama's administration, the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the National Rural Education Advocacy Coalition (NREAC) worked with their members to identify specific tips, strategies and suggestions that address the unique realities, obstacles and considerations that rural schools face when it comes to teacher recruitment and retention. A more thorough analysis of the results is attached to this cover memo.
