Experts Explain Chicago Public Schools’ High Teacher Turnover

Experts Explain Chicago Public Schools’ High Teacher Turnover

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About 100 public schools have high teacher turnover, losing a quarter or more of their staff every year. A new University of Chicago study reveals that schools with large black and Latino populations have the most turnover. Elaine Allensworth, the lead author of that study, and Alan Anderson, who is in charge of teacher retention in Chicago Public Schools discuss this trend.