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Oregon’s small school districts often have more inexperienced teachers
- Latest finding shows Oregon’s smaller districts employ a higher share of teachers with three years or less of experience.
- Oakridge School District posts one of the highest shares of early-career teachers in the state, at 54%.
- District turnover tied to leadership changes and COVID-era disruptions is highlighted by the Oakridge case.
- District leaders say graduates often seek city jobs, shortening their tenure in small towns.
- Despite turnover, some metrics in Oakridge show post-2022 improvements in attendance and achievement.
- Superintendent Dave McGrath credits younger teachers for bringing up-to-date practices and energy to the district.
- The district’s post-2022 metrics show improvements in math and English outcomes in some grades.
- The Oregon Department of Education provides data underpinning these trends.
- The article suggests small, rural districts face broader challenges in attracting experienced teachers.
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