| Title: |
Teacher Turnover in Early Childhood Education: Longitudinal Evidence from the Universe of Publicly-Funded Programs in Louisiana. EdWorkingPaper No. 21-453 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Laura Bellows; Daphna Bassok; Anna J. Markowitz; Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University |
| Source: |
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. 2021. |
| Availability: |
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Brown University Box 1985, Providence, RI 02912. Tel: 401-863-7990; Fax: 401-863-1290; e-mail: annenberg@brown.edu; Web site: https://annenberg.brown.edu/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
51 |
| Publication Date: |
2021 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
Institute of Education Sciences (ED); Spencer Foundation |
| Contract Number: |
R305B170002 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education |
| Descriptors: |
Faculty Mobility; Teacher Persistence; Preschool Teachers; Child Care Centers; Toddlers; Beginning Teachers; Longitudinal Studies; Public Schools; Early Childhood Education; Age Groups; Teacher Characteristics |
| Geographic Terms: |
Louisiana |
| Abstract: |
This paper provides a longitudinal examination of teacher turnover across all publicly-funded, center-based early childhood sites in Louisiana. We follow 4,465 early educators teaching in fall 2016 up to seven times through the fall of 2019. We provide the first statewide estimates of within-year turnover in ECE, as well as the first statewide study tracking turnover rates in ECE over multiple years. We find high within-year turnover: about 10% of teachers observed in the fall are not teaching the following spring. We also show that over 60% of fall 2016 teachers are no longer teaching at the same site in fall 2019. Turnover is particularly high among child care teachers, teachers of toddlers, and new teachers. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| IES Funded: |
Yes |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
ED671968 |
| Database: |
ERIC |