I chose a mixed methods design because teacher retention is complex. Surveys show trends in satisfaction & turnover 📊, while interviews with leaders reveal the stories & challenges behind the data 🎙️. Together, they give a fuller picture for school leaders 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #CHOICEstudy7130

RQ: What is the relationship between teachers’ perceptions of leadership support and their intent to remain in rural Georgia schools, and how do school leaders describe the contextual factors that influence teacher retention?🤔 #CHOICEstudy7130

🚀 The findings could help rural GA districts design targeted solutions - like stipends, better mentoring, or on-site childcare to boost teacher morale & stability. Strong data = stronger schools. 💪 #TeacherSupport #RuralEd #RetentionMatters #quantstudy7130

🏫 By examining variables like job satisfaction, community ties, and leadership support, I hope to reveal what truly predicts teacher retention in small-town schools. The data will spotlight which issues leaders must tackle first. 💬 #EducationLeadership #DataDriven #quantstudy7130

💡 Correlational research doesn’t manipulate variables - it studies relationships. I’ll survey rural Georgia teachers and use district HR data to see which factors have the strongest connection to staying. 🧮 #QuantitativeMethods #ResearchDesign #quantstudy7130

🔍 Using a correlational quantitative design, I’ll analyze how factors like salary level, admin support, mentoring, and professional development relate to retention rates. The goal? To find statistical links between working conditions and teacher longevity. 📊 #EdResearch #quantstudy7130

I’m interested to see your take on this! This year, my school has transitioned from pull out gifted to an “honors class”. The gifted teacher pushes in during intervention time. I’m curious if seeing her every day benefits more than project based learning once a week.

This seems interesting! My high school hosted many foreign exchange students so I’m interested to see what you find.

🎯 I’m using a Case Study design because I want to explore real-world contexts in depth. Using a case study is the best way to see how local culture, leadership moves, & resources shape retention. Context > stats every time. #qualstudy7130

🤔 RQ: What do rural GA school leaders say about the struggles & the strategies of recruiting and retaining teachers in their schools? #qualstudy7130