Category Archives: Teacher Retention

Ellen: The CEC Convention and My Rapid Metamorphosis

I second Kathy’s “WOW” about our experiences at the CEC 2010 Convention & Expo in Nashville. The last time I was at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel (which, as Kathy described, is an incredible experience in and of itself!) I got… Continue reading

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Ellen: 50% in Five Years

That’s the big statistic: According to the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future, 50 percent of new teachers in the United States will leave the teaching profession within their first five years. People like to quote such numbers, I’ve… Continue reading

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