The National Teacher Retention Crisis

This brief examines the root causes of the U.S. Teacher Retention Crisis, analyzing its impacts and possible policy solutions.

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December 13, 2025

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Rudra Patel

2025 Fall Fellow

Rudra Patel is an International Baccalaureate diploma candidate at Modesto High School, with a passion for education policy and journalism. He strives to be a lifelong learner, interested in ways to make communities more equitable and supportive for everyone.

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Other Fellowship Capstones

The Fiction Of Flexibility: How The Gig Economy Is Exploiting Workers

Shifting Perspectives on Confederate Statues: The Need for More Representative Monuments

Inaccurate Content: The Impact of Media Misinformation on Public Health Accessibility