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Episode 77: Why New Teachers Are Leaving And How We Fix It.
Episode 77: Why New Teachers Are Leaving And How We Fix It.
Early career teacher retention isn’t just a statistic it’s a warning sign. In this episode, we unpack why so many new teachers are walking away within their first five years. Is it burnout? Lack of support? Unrealistic expectations? Staffroom culture? Or something deeper within the system? More importantly, we talk about what schools, leaders, and experienced teachers can actually do to change it. This isn’t about blame — it’s about building environments where early career teachers fee...