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This case requires analyzing complex attrition data across teacher demographics and experience levels to identify root causes and develop retention strategies. The candidate must synthesize exhibit data showing disparate attrition patterns (beginning teachers at 12% vs. experienced at 9%, with a spike at year 27-30 near retirement eligibility) and exit interview reasons to formulate actionable recommendations.

Estimated Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Hard
Source Duke
50 / 100
Our client is the new state superintendent of public schools, and is worried about teacher attrition in K-12 public schools in the state. Overall, the state attrition rate for teachers in 2018-2019 was 10%. There were 71,000 teachers employed during this time. The superintendent wants to understand how to improve teacher retention.

Clarifying Information

  1. Teacher attrition = the rate at which teachers exit the teaching profession in this state (i.e. they could move to a different state and continue teaching)
  2. We are only focused on teacher attrition in the K-12 public schools in the state.
  3. The state has 115 public school districts and 2,500+ traditional public schools
  4. In terms of student performance across the state, the average test scores are not significantly different from that of public school students in the nation
  5. Nationwide teacher attrition is at 8% during the time of this case
  6. Attrition includes teachers who retire
  7. Teachers receive their full benefits and pension after teaching for 30 years