The Teachers We Could Have Kept
By Dr. Nakeyau Patterson
Why They Leave—and What Schools Must Change to Bring Them Back
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Examine teacher retention through the conditions of the job. Written for teachers, school and district leaders, and educators considering a return, The Teachers We Could Have Kept connects decisions about staying or leaving with workload, safety, professional judgment, compensation, mentoring, and access to support.
Dr. Nakeyau Patterson combines research with clearly identified hypothetical examples to examine what teachers needed, who could act, and whether promised support reached the classroom. Chapters explore the expertise and instructional continuity schools lose, why a better salary may leave important concerns unresolved, and what needs to change before inviting experienced educators back.
Practical tools include a decision sheet for moving a concern toward a clear response and a Performance and Support Review for examining teacher practice alongside preparation, resources, and school commitments. A concern-based reading guide helps you begin with the question most relevant to your situation.
Use the book to describe a need more clearly, assess whether a response changes the work, or shape a retention conversation around specific responsibilities and follow-through. It also makes room for the reality that leaving may remain the right decision, even when a school responds well.
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Readers: Educators
Category: Educator Resources
Formats: Paperback · Kindle eBook
Series: The Whole-Truth Educator Series
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