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Who becomes a teacher and why?
This paper reports on a comprehensive review of international evidence, synthesising the findings of some of the strongest empirical work on the main factors influencing people's decisions to be...
Article
Solving the teacher shortage: How to attract and retain excellent educators
This paper reviews an extensive body of research on teacher recruitment and retention, and identifies five major factors that influence teachers’ decisions to enter, stay in, or leave the teaching...
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What works in attracting and retaining teachers in challenging schools and areas?
This article presents a systematic review of international research evidence identifying the most promising approaches to attracting and retaining teachers in hard-to-staff areas. It concludes that...
Policy brief
Sustainability case study brief. PEAS-DES inspect and improve programme
The National Foundation for Educational Research conducted an independent evaluation of the Inspect and Improve pilot project in Eastern Uganda, which is a school inspections and improvement programme...
Report
Teacher supply and shortages: the implications of teacher supply challenges for schools and pupils
The report presents the results of a survey of senior school leaders in England with responsibility for staffing in autumn 2020 and autumn 2021 on their experience of teacher recruitment, retention...
Report
Teacher labour market in England: annual report 2022
The annual series of Teacher Labour Market reports monitors the progress the school system in England is making towards meeting the teacher supply challenge by measuring the key indicators and trends...
Article
Who wants to be a teacher? Findings from a survey of undergraduates in England
This study analyses the results of a survey of undergraduates from a variety disciplines in England that explores whether respondants have considered teaching as a career and which factors attract...
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Teacher professional identity: How to develop and support it in times of change
Promoting and supporting the development of strong professional identities in teachers is relevant to teachers, policy makers and the research community. The benefits of examining Teacher Professional...
Report
Teacher Professional Development & Play-based Learning in East Africa - Strengthening Research, Policy, and Practice in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda
Research has identified both the myriad benefits of play for children’s development and the crucial role of teachers in delivering quality education. This is especially true in crisis contexts where...