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It reports that about 44% leave within five years, and 30% of teachers with two years or less left schools in 2022–23. 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Approximately 44 percent of new teachers leave the profession within the first five years, and in the 2022-23 school year alone, 30 percent of teachers with two years of experience or less left their schools.  \nResearch consistently shows that early career teachers who receive comprehensive induction and mentorship support are more likely to remain in the teaching profession and continue to teach at their current school compared with their peers not  involved in an induction program. However, focusing solely on induction may not provide a complete solution. A broader investigation offactors is necessary to gain a clearer understanding of how best to retain and ensure the long-term effectiveness of novice teachers.  \nFindings from CAP survey of early career teachers  \nIn 2025, the Center for American Progress initiated a national survey of early career teachers (n = 309) representing 38 states and Washington, D.C., to learn about their preparation and induction experiences and identify the factors that contribute to their attrition in the field.  \nProfessional support  \nOne in 3 respondents reported not participating in a formal induction program for novice educators.  \nMost of these induction programs prioritized mentorship and professional development but lacked a focus on key responsibilities of the teaching role. (see Figure 2)  \nNearly  \n70%  \nof early career teachers surveyed reported that they either have considered leaving or already left the profession.  \nIllustrations: Center for American Progress, Getty Images  \nCenter for American Progress 1  \nFIGURE 1  \n1 in 3 early career teachers reported they did not participate in a formal induction program  \nPercentage of participants that participated in a formal district-or schoolwide induction program  \nSource: Center for American Progress survey, February to March 2025, on file with the authors.  \nFIGURE 2  \nOf all available supports, early career teachers were most likely to receive mentorship and professional development opportunities in their induction  \nPercentage of participants who selected various supports as core components of their induction program  \nMentorship  80.6%    \n\n| Professional development | \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>78.2% |\n| --- | --- |\n| Self-assessment and reflective practice |  |\n|  | \u003Cbr>43.7% |\n| Instructional planning and design |  |\n|  | \u003Cbr>43.2% |\n| Data-informed decision-making |  |\n|  | \u003Cbr>32.0% |\n| Classroom management |  |\n|  | \u003Cbr>27.2% |\n| Personal development |  |\n|  | \u003Cbr>25.7% |\n\nStudent assessments  20.4%    \nNote: Total exceeds 100 percent because participants were able to select more than one answer.  \nSource: Center for American Progress survey, February to March 2025, on file with the authors.  \nAttrition  \nNearly 70 percent of respondents expressed that they either have considered leaving or already left the classroom, with 77 percent reporting “working conditions,” 73 percent reporting “lack of support,” and 69 percent reporting their low compensation as a reason for considering exiting the field.  \nCenter for American Progress 2  \nFIGURE 3  \nEarly career teachers list working conditions, lack of support, and level of pay as the top reasons for considering leaving the profession  \nPercentage of participants that identified various reasons for leaving or considering leaving the classroom  \n100% ~~ ~~  \n\n| 75\u003Cbr>50\u003Cbr>25 | 77.2%\u003Cbr>73.5%\u003Cbr>68.8% |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | 33.5% | 30.7%\u003Cbr>28.4% |\n\n\"Working conditions\"  \n\"Lack of support\"  \n\"Pay/ salary\"  \n\"Low student achievement\"  \n\"Other\" \"Limited  \nadvancement opportunities\"  \nNote: Total exceeds 100 percent because pa","cbCaipOPYY69IiZ5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipOPYY69IiZ5","pdf",278956,"English","# Findings from CAP survey of early career teachers\n## Professional support\n## Attrition\n## Participant-identified solutions\n## Policy recommendations","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the fact sheet address about early career teachers?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on why retaining early career teachers remains a persistent challenge in K-12 education, including high exit rates within the first five years.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the survey say about induction program participation?\",\"answer\":\"One in 3 respondents reported not participating in a formal induction program for novice educators, and most programs emphasized mentorship and professional development.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors are most frequently cited for considering leaving or exiting teaching?\",\"answer\":\"Respondents most often identified working conditions (77%), lack of support (73.5%), and low compensation/pay (68.8%) as reasons for considering leaving.\"}]","How To Increase the Retention of Early Career Teachers | PDF",1792046167]