The percentage of teachers quitting between 2021 and 2022 -- 15.6% -- exceeded the rate of new teachers joining the ranks -- 13.8%. Fewer people are graduating from teachers' colleges. Those entering the teacher workforce from other professions have higher turnover rates.

NC teacher turnover

The percentage of teachers quitting between 2021 and 2022 exceeded the rate of new teachers joining the ranks. Fewer people are graduating from teachers' colleges, and those entering the teacher workforce from other professions have higher turnover rates.

Data represent a 12-month period ending in September of each year.
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