High teacher turnover challenges Hawaii public schools

High teacher turnover challenges Hawaii public schools

A number of efforts are under way to help keep teachers in Hawaii classrooms as the turnover rate remains an obstacle for the state Department of Education. The teacher turnover rate averages 15.7% statewide, according to the state Department of Education’s recent analysis. Some schools have posted turnover rates of 30% to 50% over two years. Efforts in recent years to recruit and retain teachers include the state expanding faster, more flexible…