Document Type
Report
Abstract
This report takes a comprehensive look at teacher retention and mobility in South Carolina’s public schools during a period of post-pandemic stabilization. Data show that by the 2024–25 academic year, teacher retention at the state, district, and school levels had largely returned to pre-pandemic numbers, reflecting renewed workforce stability across much of the state. At the same time, retention and mobility remain important workforce and policy considerations. Understanding where teachers move within the system—and where retention challenges persist—can help ensure instructional continuity, preserve institutional knowledge within schools, and support the long-term return on public investments in teacher preparation and professional development. By examining teacher retention at the state, district, and school levels, this report provides policymakers and education leaders with a clearer picture of both statewide trends and local variation to support informed decisions about where targeted strategies may be most effective in sustaining a strong and stable educator workforce.
Publication Info
Published in SC TEACHER, 2026.
APA Citation
Starrett, A., Dmitrieva, S., & Cartiff, B. (2026, March). South Carolina teacher attrition, mobility, and retention report for 2024–25. SC TEACHER. https://www.sc-teacher.org/EPR-teacher-retention-mar2026