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Amanda Durnen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Journey Begins<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rationale for studying and achieving a doctoral degree includes both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.\u00a0 \u00a0Investing time, discipline, and dedication is essential to achieving this academic accomplishment (Santicola, 2013).\u00a0 The inaugural cohort of doctoral students at Winona State University embraces courage and commitment.\u00a0 Passion for life-long learning is evident in every student, and camaraderie will support and encourage the journey that leads to walking across the stage as doctors in education.\u00a0 This is an honorable pursuit with an amazing group of educators who will all excel in future academic endeavors.<\/p>\n

Santicola, L. (2013).\u00a0 Pressing on: Persistence through a doctoral cohort program in education.\u00a0Contemporary Issues in Education Research (CIER),6<\/i>(2), 253. doi:10.19030\/cier.v6i2.7736<\/p>\n

Problem of Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n

School districts are continually faced with the challenge of retaining teachers from year to year (Vanderslice, 2010), and teacher turnover has become a widespread concern over the past ten years.\u00a0 Keeping high quality and dedicated teachers should be among the highest priorities for school leaders (Vanderslice, 2010).<\/p>\n

Research regarding retention strategies implemented in rural southeastern Minnesota school districts would help address this problem.<\/p>\n

Vanderslice, R. (2010). ABC’s of keeping the best: attrition, burnout, and climate.\u00a0Childhood Education<\/em>,\u00a086<\/em>(5), 298+. Retrieved from http:\/\/link.galegroup.com\/apps\/doc\/A229717484\/EAIM?u=umn_winona&sid=EAIM&xid=3766835f<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Questions\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding and keeping effective teachers is a challenge for school districts across the United States (Vanderslice, 2010).\u00a0 The highest priority for school leaders should be retaining high quality and dedicated teachers\u00a0 (Vanderslice, 2010).\u00a0 Research regarding retention strategies implemented in rural southeastern Minnesota school districts would help address this problem. Research questions regarding rural teacher retention include:<\/p>\n

RQ1: What strategic practices are rural districts implementing to retain new teachers?<\/p>\n

RQ2: What strategic practices are rural district leaders implementing in schools to retain new teachers?<\/p>\n

Vanderslice, R. (2010). ABC’s of keeping the best: attrition, burnout, and climate.\u00a0Childhood Education<\/em>,\u00a086<\/em>(5), 298+. Retrieved from http:\/\/link.galegroup.com\/apps\/doc\/A229717484\/EAIM?u=umn_winona&sid=EAIM&xid=3766835f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Journey Begins The rationale for studying and achieving a doctoral degree includes both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations.\u00a0 \u00a0Investing time, discipline, and dedication is essential to achieving this academic accomplishment (Santicola, 2013).\u00a0 The inaugural cohort of doctoral students at Winona State University embraces courage and commitment.\u00a0 Passion for life-long learning is evident in every student, … <\/p>\n

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