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Learning From The Reggio Emilia Philosophy: How It Can Work In Public Elementary, Allison Shira Kaye
Learning From The Reggio Emilia Philosophy: How It Can Work In Public Elementary, Allison Shira Kaye
Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
In depth exploration of the Reggio Emilia philosophy of elementary education. This paper includes practical application ideas for teachers working in the US in public elementary schools who wish to incorporate different aspects of the philosophy into their classrooms.
An Exploration Of Teacher Retention In Rural School Districts In Eastern Kentucky, Jeremy Watts
An Exploration Of Teacher Retention In Rural School Districts In Eastern Kentucky, Jeremy Watts
Theses and Dissertations--Education Sciences
Teacher retention rates are staggeringly low across the United States. Nearly 20% of public school teachers leave their position from one year to the next, a majority of schools have a turnover rate of 50% every three years, and over 50% of teachers leave the education field within the first five years of employment. This retention problem impacts all type of public school systems—urban, suburban, and rural school districts.
This study examined teacher retention in elementary and secondary schools in three rural school districts in eastern Kentucky. Review of district and school documents about teacher retention informed the selection of …