Here’s how we hold on to experienced teachers: Give them the support they need
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In the race to help students recover from pandemic-related learning loss, education leaders have overlooked one of the most powerful tools already at their disposal: experienced teachers.
For decades, a myth has persisted in education policy circles that after their first few years on the job, teachers stop improving. This belief has undercut efforts to retain seasoned educators, with many policymakers and administrators treating veteran teachers as replaceable cogs rather than irreplaceable assets.
Originally published: July 28, 2025
Author: Michael J. Petrilli
Position: President
Institution: Thomas B. Fordham Institute
Published by: The Hechinger Report