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Published:
October 2023
Authors:
Francisco Arturo Santelli
Key Findings
- Over 95% of school leaders agreed that they are satisfied in their job; however, school leaders in the last two years indicated that they feel less appreciated at work and plan on staying in their roles for less time than they did in previous years.
- Despite reporting high levels of satisfaction with their preparation programs, many early-career school leaders indicated that their programs did not include key components, including field experience, formal mentorship, and help with job placement.
- On average, Tennessee school leaders who reported that the stress and responsibility of their job makes them question staying in their roles indicated they may leave their schools and the school leadership workforce sooner than those who did not.
Suggested Citation
Santelli, F.A. (2023). School leader experiences in Tennessee: Trends from the 2023 Tennessee Educator Survey. Tennessee Education Research Alliance. https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/tera/tennessee-educator-survey/about/tes2023-administrators/