Document Type
Report
Publication Date
11-11-2024
Keywords
Stress; Arkansas; Teacher recruitment; Teacher retention; Well-being
Abstract
- To better support a healthy teacher workforce, it is crucial to understand their job satisfaction, stress, and intentions to leave the profession.
- While most Arkansas teachers (86%) report being satisfied being an educator, we identify several potential areas for improvement.
- Teachers report that managing student behavior is their primary source of stress.
- Thirteen percent (13%) of teachers reported they plan to leave their current school.
- When asked why they were considering leaving their current school, teachers reported feeling unsupported, lacking influence over school policies, and insufficient planning time.
- Regular assessments of teacher well-being and job satisfaction can help us identify teachers' needs and implement effective support measures, ultimately promoting a healthier work environment and enhancing teacher retention.
Series Title
EDRE Research Brief
Series Number
2024-02
Citation
Zamarro, G., McGee, J. B., & Schellhase, M. (2024). Wellbeing and Working Conditions in the Arkansas Teacher Workforce. Education Reform Faculty and Graduate Students Publications. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/edrepub/164
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