Teacher Retention in Rural Schools Nested in Large Districts: An Ethnographic Qualitative Study

Author

Sandra Gomez Cerda, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Date of Award

5-2017

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Department

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Dr. Velma Menchaca

Second Advisor

Dr. Veronica Estrada

Third Advisor

Dr. Jerry Lowe

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to examine the retention of teachers that work in large school districts with rural schools. The study examined: 1) the general characteristics of large school districts that have small rural campuses that retain and recruit teachers; 2) what draws teachers to teach in rural schools in large school districts; and 3) what factors contribute to decisions to stay at rural schools in large school districts. The author offers recommendations to retain teachers in rural schools nested in large school districts.

Comments

Copyright 2017 Sandra Gomez Cerda. All Rights Reserved.

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Recommended Citation

Gomez Cerda, Sandra, "Teacher Retention in Rural Schools Nested in Large Districts: An Ethnographic Qualitative Study" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 134.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/134