Report of Results Overview: Through a partnership between NREA, Rural Schools Collaborative, and TNTP, the Survey of Rural Schools and Communities gathered input from rural teachers and community members from across the country to help us gain a sense of assets and opportunities that rest within individuals states and regions. When it comes to recruiting teachers to rural schools, we know that an understanding of individual places matters deeply. So, we asked rural people to tell us what they love about their communities and what they see as barriers for recruiting teachers to come to their local schools. The survey was open from February 1, 2019 – April 26, 2019. In the pages that follow, we recap some of the broad highlights from the survey data and also break out the results by state. It should be noted that the survey also gathered a wealth of open-‐ended comments that are not captured in these results, but that will be used by our respective organizations in the development of future rural recruitment efforts and resource development.
Survey Highlights Total Survey Responses
Rural Teacher Responses
2,522 45
1,371 79%
States Represented
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
% Who Rated Low Salary as Barrier
Survey Summary
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
By Role
ROLE Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 1%
College/University Re=red Educator Staff or Faculty 3% 2% Community College Rural Community Staff or Faculty Member (not 1% employed by a school) 7%
Rural School Administrator 20%
<1%
Rural Teacher 54%
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Rural School Staff (Other) 12%
By Race
Demographics 3000
Frequency of Responses
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0 American Another race Asian or Asian Black or African Hispanic or Indian or American American LaPno Alaska NaPve
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NaPve Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
By School Type
School Type 900
Frequency of Responses
800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0
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State Profiles Alabama
Total Submissions: 94
Demographics Frequency of Responses
90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 American Another race Asian or Indian or Asian Alaska American NaPve
Black or Hispanic or NaPve White or LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian African American other Pacific Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
5%
1%
College/University Staff or Faculty
8% 5%
43%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
26%
11%
Rural School Administrator Rural School HR
1%
Rural School Staff (Other)
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School Type 12%
9%
4%
Pre-‐K
1%
Elementary School
28%
2%
Middle School High School
3%
AlternaPve School Technical School Charter School One-‐room School Private School
22%
Higher EducaPon Other
19%
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Distance From Work
21
22
Frequency of Responses
21
1 IN THE SAME COMMUNITY MORE THAN 30 MILES FROM WITHIN 30 MILES OF THE WHERE YOU WENT TO THE COMMUNITY WHERE COMMUNITY WHERE YOU SCHOOL YOU WENT SCHOOL WENT TO SCHOOL
OTHER
AVERAGE OF SATISFACTION RATINGS 70 68 66 64 62 60 58 56 54 52 50
HOW SATISFIED ARE HOW INFORMED DID YOU HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU HOW WELL DOES YOUR YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR WITH THE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY REACH OUT COLLABORATION TOOLS, RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR RESOURCES (HARDWARE, TO AND EMBRACE NEW ALLOWING YOU TO TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT BROADBAND ACCESS, TEACHERS? CONNECT WITH OTHER YOUR RURAL SCHOOL? SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE TEACHERS IN YOUR AT YOUR SCHOOL? CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
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Length of Time Lived in Community 10% 3%
1-‐3 years
8%
4-‐6 years 7+ years Less than 1 year
79%
Biggest Barriers for Recruitment/ Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
12% 4%
Lack of available jobs
24%
4%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
26%
20% 10%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Other barriers not covered in the pie chart: • • • • •
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Lack of technology; Lack of training/implementation of new programs My answers above are based on previous employment in a Rural Community. low income community Lack of employment for spouses; not much social opportunities for single teachers In our school system it is rare for an "outsider" to be hired into the school. Quality of Life, city structure/resources, high ELL population
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Alaska Total Submissions: 4
Demographics
Frequency of Responses
5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian Another race Asian or Asian Black or African Hispanic or NaPve Hawaiian or Alaska NaPve American American LaPno or other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
1
2
3
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
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SCHOOL TYPE One-‐room School 11%
High School 34%
Pre-‐K 11%
Elementary School 22%
Middle School 22%
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
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Time Lived in Community
Frequency of Responses
4
3
2
1
0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
17%
17%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
33%
33%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Arizona
Total Submissions: 55
Demographics 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Another race Asian or Asian Black or African Hispanic or American American American LaPno Indian or Alaska NaPve
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
NaPve Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
3% 2%
College/University Staff or Faculty
9%
Community College Staff or Faculty
4%
RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator
82%
Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
School Type Other Higher EducaPon Private School One-‐room School Charter School Technical School AlternaPve School High School Middle School Elementary School Pre-‐K 0
5
10
15
20
25
Frequency of Responses
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Distance From Work 25 20 15 10 5 0 In the same More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the community where from the community community where you went to school where you went you went to school school
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Other
Average of SaPsfacPon Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Frequency of Responses
Time Lived in Community 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1-‐3 years
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4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on
Comparably Low Salary
5% 14%
Lack of available jobs
34% 5%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare
18% 5%
19%
Lack of available housing Other
Additional barriers: • • •
• • •
Adult activities found in larger cities Social life for those who do not come from the area and don't have friends or family here Cultural homogeny that doesn't integrate newcomers very well. While the community is still safer and more polite than it was in the city, I had a hard time finding a place to "fit in." Religion Biases limited classroom funding compared to urban schools Not attracting single educators, better for families.
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Arkansas
Total Submissions: 618
Demographics Frequency of Responses
700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve White or Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian American American other Pacific Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Frequency of Responses
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School Type FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
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Distance From Work In the same community where you went to school
9% More than 30 miles from the community where you went school
27% 28%
Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school
36%
Other
Average of SaMsfacMon Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 60
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62
64
66
68
70
72
74
Time Lived in Community 4% 9% 9%
1-‐3 years 4-‐6 years 7+ years
78%
Less than 1 year
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
Additional Barriers: •
• •
• • •
our town used to be a nice town where people knew each other, now noone knows or even want to know the people in the community. the old folks sit around the gas station and talk about how bad the drugs are in the town. limited diversity in elected & citizen leadership The ducational system has been in declined for the last 30 years. Lack of a good educational system prevents people, especially those with children of school age, to move to our communtiy. Drugs Crime It's not lack of available teaching jobs, it's that there's no where to go from there. No
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teacher leadership structure. And if you aren't teaching and want to stay, few job prospects. There's a growing professional class that teachers can join, alongside engineers at the local oil and gas company, but otherwise tougher. Negative perception of community & educational system Community service The town's roads are terrible. affordable housing I checked low salary, because I think that is a factor in schools where I teach Unique challenges of teaching online low student achievement Too many rules and regulations on the profession, coupled with pay, make teaching a non-‐attractive career option. Without the retirement, it will fail. Unstable school board Lack of child Care Lack of opportunities for young people to meet/hang out with other young people in a social setting. Low salary X1000000 Many businesses, schools seem to be downsizing. none in our district definitely salary, especially at the upper end of our years Lack of city water and sewer in community for housing If they live in city limits of Texarkana they do not have to pay state income taxes. Higher property taxes in our area. House values are higher. None poor facilities isolation (in teaching; being the only teacher for a certain subject or grade level; no planning teams) school size and behavior issues Lack of support from parents and the administration. As long as it looks good on paper. Safety in the community. student discipline and ever changing of curriculum Lack of diversity low scores in our public schools Schools (Ft Smith, Russellville, & NWA) are booming attract talent away. Also, all the hats you have to wear in a smaller school district. reputation of community Too much political hiring Small-‐town politics How dirty, trashy, broken down buildings, our community looks. Cliqueish behavior of people in the community Student behavior and actions Lack of available housing is huge for our students probably more than our teachers.
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High poverty Lack of amenities Our school has competitive salaries for the area. Healthcare is VERY expensive and significantly impacts take home pay. Teachers are required to do so much more than teach and our schedules are full. Most teachers who do a good job and want to make an impact quickly decide to become an administrator because the pay is much better or find a different job because of the stress. technology Teacher mentors Lack of affordable housing. Business corporations. Jobs aren’t here. Schools aren’t strong. It's hard to get a job if you don't already know someone within the district with connections.
California
Total Submissions: 110
Demographics
Frequency of Responses
120 100 80 60 40 20 0 American Another race Asian or Asian Indian or American Alaska NaPve
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Black or African American
Hispanic or LaPno
NaPve Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White or Caucasian
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
3%
College/University Staff or Faculty
4%
4% Community College Staff or Faculty
36%
17%
RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator
12%
22% Rural School HR
2%
Rural School Staff (Other) Rural Teacher
School Type 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work In the same community where you went to school
9% 27%
17%
More than 30 miles from the community where you went school Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school
47%
Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Average of SaPsfacPon Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 50 52 54
56 58 60 62 64
66 68 70
Time Lived in Community
8% 8% 14%
1-‐3 years 4-‐6 years 7+ years
70%
Less than 1 year
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Frequency of Responses
Barriers for Recruitment/RetenPon 57
55
37 26
24 12
Comparably Lack of Limited Distance to Lack of Lack of Low Salary available broadband ameniPes access to available jobs access healthcare housing
17 Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Lack of technology and equipment (science department) Lack of diversity, entertainment, and general travel distance to larger cities and airports (3-‐4 hours!) Social opportunities are limited, especially if single. Not many people want to live in this town. Frequent displacement due to fires and other natural disasters. Devistated by wild fire $ Distance to professional events (Theatre/Music) and a lack of activities and places for kids to hang out. Lack of available social life for young singles. Also, fires, earthquakes, mud-‐rock slides, and floods. Economic Status of our families Developed a broader sense of the world; hard to return to an area that feels intentionally provincial and isolationist. Community is very exclusive. isolation Distance to family/ "civilization" as well Isolation from larger populations Low population means no access to singles for young teachers Demographics-‐low % of 20-‐30 year olds
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Colorado
Total Submissions: 23
Demographics FRQUENCY OF RESPONSES
20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 American Another race Asian or Indian or Asian Alaska NaPve American
Black or African American
Hispanic or NaPve White or LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency of Responses
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School Type 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work
10%
In the same community where you went to school
15%
More than 30 miles from the community where you went school
25%
Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school Other
50%
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers?
How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school?
How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school?
How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Time Lived in Community
5%
21%
1-‐3 years 4-‐6 years
53%
7+ years
21%
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on
Frequency of Responses
16
12
7
7 4
COMPARABLY LACK OF LIMITED DISTANCE TO LACK OF LACK OF LOW SALARY AVAILABLE BROADBAND AMENITIES ACCESS TO AVAILABLE JOBS ACCESS HEALTHCARE HOUSING
4
OTHER
Additional Barriers: • • • •
Salaries much lower than surrounding schools that have more housing and better access to recreation Not a livable salary Lack of peer group Administration
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Connecticut
Total Submissions: 1 Respondent overview: • • • • • • •
Race-‐ White or Caucasian Role-‐ Rural Community Member (not employed at school) School Type-‐ N/A Distance from Work-‐ N/A Satisfaction Rankings-‐ N/A Time in Community-‐ 4-‐6 years Barriers for Recruitment/Retention-‐ o Comparably low salary o Lack of available jobs o Distance to amenities o Other-‐ “Lack of hospitable community, very insular”
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Delaware
Total Submissions: 1 Respondent Overview: Race-‐ White or Caucasian Role-‐ Rural Teacher School Type-‐ Elementary School Distance from Work-‐ In the same community where you went to school Satisfaction Rankings-‐ o How satisfied are you with your access to collaboration tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? § 100 o How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starting your job at your rural school? § 100 o How satisfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, software, etc.) available at your school? § 69 o How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? § 42 • Time in Community-‐ 7+ years • Barriers for Recruitment/Retention-‐ o Distance to amenities • • • • •
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Florida
Total Submissions: 4
Demographics 4
AMERICAN ANOTHER ASIAN OR BLACK OR HISPANIC OR NATIVE WHITE OR INDIAN OR RACE ASIAN AFRICAN LATINO HAWAIIAN CAUCASIAN ALASKA AMERICAN AMERICAN OR OTHER NATIVE PACIFIC ISLANDER
Role RURAL TEACHER
1
RURAL SCHOOL STAFF (OTHER)
1
RURAL SCHOOL HR RURAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
1
RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBER (NOT EMPLOYED BY
1
RETIRED EDUCATOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STAFF OR FACULTY COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STAFF OR FACULTY CAREER/TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF OR FACULTY 0
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1
2
3
4
5
School Type 5 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
Time Lived in Community 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Other Lack of available housing Lack of access to healthcare Distance to ameniPes Limited broadband access Lack of available jobs Comparably Low Salary 0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Additional Barriers: •
Long distance drive from areas teachers reside
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3.5
4
4.5
5
Georgia
Total Submissions: 2
Demographics 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
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1
2
3
4
School Type 5 4 3 2 1 0
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Distance From Work
2
IN THE SAME MORE THAN 30 MILES WITHIN 30 MILES OF COMMUNITY WHERE FROM THE THE COMMUNITY YOU WENT TO COMMUNITY WHERE WHERE YOU WENT TO SCHOOL YOU WENT SCHOOL SCHOOL
OTHER
Average of SaPsfacPon Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Time Lived in Community 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on 5 4 3 2 1 0 Comparably Lack of Limited Distance to Lack of Low Salary available broadband ameniPes access to jobs access healthcare
Idaho
Total Submissions: 13
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Lack of available housing
Other
Frequency of Responses
Demographics 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 American Another Asian or Black or Hispanic or Indian or race LaPno Asian African Alaska American American NaPve
NaPve White or Hawaiian Caucasian or other Pacific Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Community College Staff or Faculty
8% 8%
RePred Educator
15% 54%
Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator
15% Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other) Rural Teacher
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School Type Other Higher EducaPon Private School One-‐room School Charter School Technical School AlternaPve School High School Middle School Elementary School Pre-‐K 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
7
Distance From Work 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of SaMsfacMon Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 52
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54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
Time Lived in Community Frequency of Responses
8
1
1
1-‐3 YEARS
4-‐6 YEARS
7+ YEARS
LESS THAN 1 YEAR
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
10%
Lack of available jobs
35%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
31%
Lack of access to healthcare
4% 10%
10%
Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • •
state that doesn't favor education McCall School is 12 miles away. Competing district with better benefits and small class assignments per teacher.
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Illinois
Total Submissions: 147
Demographics 160
requency of Responses
140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 American Another race Asian or Indian or Asian Alaska American NaPve
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty
10%
1% 8%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator
41%
Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
31%
Rural School Administrator
8% Rural School HR
1% Rural School Staff (Other)
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School Type Pre-‐K Elementary School
9% 1%
6% 9%
Middle School High School AlternaPve School
29%
Technical School
26%
Charter School One-‐room School
20%
Private School Higher EducaPon
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Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
TIME L IVED I N C OMMUNITY 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years 5%
7+ years
Less than 1 year
11% 11%
73%
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80
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on 90
Frequency of Responses
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Comparably Lack of Low Salary available jobs
Limited Distance to Lack of broadband ameniPes access to access healthcare
Lack of available housing
Other
Additional Barriers: • •
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Limited social life (chances to meet new people/establish relationships) AND lack of access to cultural activities the decline of small businesses. I believe this is a problem in most rural areas, and maybe urban areas too, but small businesses promise hope and ensure the vitality of a community. If there were more small businesses, and in fact more hope for new small businesses to emerge, attracting and retaining talent could be much easier. Sadly, in this rural university community, there is underlying racism, sexism, and ageism! set in their own ways Parents do not value the importance of an education We are in the middle of nowhere I believe SALARY is a huge problem in attracting and retaining teachers Low population Lack of qualified, talented candidates perception that pay is low and there are "fewer opprtunities". too many preps and duties in comparison to other school's with comparable or more pay. State financial crisis Teachers are required to take on too many roles, preps for classes, etc. and therefore, feel like a master of nothing. In addition to this, the culture of the community is not one that, in my opinion, values teachers and the educational process. Lack of Available jobs for spouse
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Indiana
Total Submissions: 270
Demographics
Frequency of Responses
300 250 200 150 100 50 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve White or Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian American American other Pacific Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty
1% 1% 1% 0%
Community College Staff or Faculty
11% 10%
RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
76%
Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
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School Type Other Higher EducaPon Private School One-‐room School Charter School Technical School AlternaPve School High School Middle School Elementary School Pre-‐K 0
20
40
60
80
100
120
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
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Distance From Work In the same community where you went to school
4%
More than 30 miles from the community where you went school
35%
33%
Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school
28%
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community 6% 1%
11%
1-‐3 years 4-‐6 years 7+ years
82%
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/RetenMon FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
250 200 150 100 50 0 Comparably Lack of Limited Distance to Lack of Lack of Low Salary available broadband ameniPes access to available jobs access healthcare housing
Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • • • •
Low income; many special needs students; favoritism preservation of past ideologies & structures, lack of business opportunities, lack of attraction for Millennial generation negatives on education and salary high insurance cost School is too out of date. Community is too protective of school and try to keep it the same as it was when they were in school here. high cost of health insurance Childcare
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
• • • • • • • • • •
Lack of people in their age category; friends live elsewhere. demands of the job/ decline in student behavior Lack of work-‐site daycare for newborns Lack affordable housing for new teacher More opportunity offered elsewhere and higher level education and peer ability elsewhere The reliance on high stakes testing to evaluate teaching. low incentives, too much stress and responsibility Preschool teachers are required to drive to school on a 2 hour delay for daycare purposes even when the roads are too dangerous to drive on, putting our lives at risk Cost of healthcare insurance costs
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Iowa
Total Submissions: 4
Demographics Frequency of Responses
5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
School Type FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
4
3
2
1
0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
DISTANCE FROM WORK Frequency of Responses
5 4 3 2 1 0 In the same More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the community where from the community community where you went to school where you went you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
75
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
48
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
93
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
64
0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
Time Lived in Community
Frequency of Responses
5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on
Comparably Low Salary
10%
Lack of available jobs
30% 20%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
10% 30%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Kansas
Total Submissions: 11
Demographics Frequency of Responses
12 10 8 6 4 2 0 American Another race Asian or Indian or Asian Alaska NaPve American
Black or African American
Hispanic or NaPve White or LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
2
4
6
8
10
12
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
School Type: N/A
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance from Work: N/A Satisfaction Rankings: N/A
Time Lived in Community
Frequency of Responses
5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
13%
25%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access
25%
Distance to ameniPes
12% 25%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: •
A lack of pride in the community
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Kentucky
Total Submissions: 58
Demographics
Frequency of Responses
60 50 40 30 20 10 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
3%
College/University Staff or Faculty
7% 12%
38%
24% 16%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
School Type FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
25 20 15 10 5 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work In the same community where you went to school
3%
More than 30 miles from the community where you went school
24%
47%
Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school
26%
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
TIME L IVED I N C OMMUNITY 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
2% 5% 11%
82%
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on
12%
Comparably Low Salary
3% 25%
6%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
23%
19% 12%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • •
Uncertainty about retirement Small town politics Stereotypes of our region I happen to live in a thriving, rural community mainly because we have a state university here. Negative politics
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Louisiana
Total Submissions: 2
Frequency of Responses
Demographics 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Another Indian or race Alaska NaPve
Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve White or Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian American American other Pacific Islander
Role 1
RURAL TEACHER RURAL SCHOOL STAFF (OTHER) RURAL SCHOOL HR RURAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBER (NOT EMPLOYED BY A SCHOOL)
1
RETIRED EDUCATOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STAFF OR FACULTY COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STAFF OR FACULTY CAREER/TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF OR FACULTY 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
School Type 5 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
Distance from Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of In the same community where from the community the community you went to school where you went where you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Time Lived in Community 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on 5 4 3 2 1 0 Comparably Lack of Limited Distance to Lack of Low Salary available broadband ameniPes access to jobs access healthcare
Additional Barriers: • •
Poverty level of community Culture and Climate of Schools
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Lack of available housing
Other
Maine
Total Submissions: 4
Frequency of Responses
Demographics 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Another Indian or race Alaska NaPve
Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve White or Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian American American other Pacific Islander
Role RURAL TEACHER
1
RURAL SCHOOL STAFF (OTHER) RURAL SCHOOL HR RURAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
1
RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBER (NOT EMPLOYED BY A
1
RETIRED EDUCATOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STAFF OR FACULTY 1
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STAFF OR FACULTY CAREER/TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF OR FACULTY 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
School Type 5 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work Frequency of Responses
5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of In the same community where from the community the community you went to school where you went where you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community
Frequency of Responses
5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
22%
22%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access
11% 34%
11%
Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Maryland
Total Submissions: 1 Demographics-‐ White or Caucasian Role-‐ Rural Teacher School Type-‐ Middle School Distance From Work-‐ Within 30 miles Satisfaction rankings-‐ • How satisfied are you with your access to collaboration tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? o 100 • How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starting your job at your rural school? o 50 • How satisfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, software, etc.) available at your school? o 52 • How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? o 76 Time Lived in Community-‐ 4-‐6 years Barriers for recruitment-‐ • Lack of available jobs • Limited broadband access • Distance to amenities
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Massachusetts
Total Submission: 14
Demographics Frequency of Responses
14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 American Another race Asian or Indian or Asian Alaska American NaPve
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty
7%
7% 7%
7%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
29% 43%
Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other) Rural Teacher
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
FREQUENCY OF RESPONSES
School Type 5 4 3 2 1 0
Distance From Work 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
10
20
30
40
50
Time Lived in Community 9 Frequency of Responses
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
60
70
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
19%
27%
8%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
15%
19% 12%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • •
Lack of racial and ethnic diversity Jobs for trailing spouses Demographics of our community Lack of community support. Older population Lack of faith in the public school education system. It's all about the admins and their salaries and not about reaching students.
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Michigan
Total Submissions: 1 Demographics-‐ White or Caucasian Role-‐ Rural community member School Type-‐ N/A Distance From Work-‐ N/A Satisfaction Rankings-‐ N/A Time in Community-‐ 7+ years Barriers for recruitment-‐ • Comparably low salary • Lack of available jobs • Other-‐ “Seasonal lay-‐offs, high unemployment in winter”
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Minnesota
Total Submissions: 46
Demographics 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty
2% 2%
Community College Staff or Faculty
13%
RePred Educator
13%
37%
5%
Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator
28%
Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other) Rural Teacher
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
School Type 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 60
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
Time Lived in Community 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on
10%
Comparably Low Salary
22%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access
22% 12% 4% 20%
10%
Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • • • •
change-‐resistent leadership Lack of affordable, quality child care Cost of living in rural community compared to salary Friends that live in or near the metro areas Early Childhood Salaries compared to K-‐12 salaries Access to affordable childcare Lack of childcare. Insular, not welcoming to new community members
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
• •
•
Preschool teachers are not paid with parity to K-‐12 teachers and should be. I would guess that some would have indicated "distance to amenities" but, while amenities in any one of the communities I've worked with may be limited, as a region, we're loaded. More jobs open than there are people available
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Mississippi
Total Submissions: 8
Demographics 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
School Type Pre-‐K Elementary School
20%
Middle School
13%
High School
7%
AlternaPve School
20%
Technical School
7% 13%
Charter School
20%
One-‐room School Private School Higher EducaPon
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Time Lived in Community 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
13% 7%
27%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
13%
Lack of access to healthcare
13%
27%
Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Missouri
Total Submissions: 189
Demographics 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role 3% 3%
<1% 5%
6% 11% 59%
Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
13%
Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
School Type 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work In the same community where you went to school
8%
More than 30 miles from the community where you went school
35%
20%
Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school
37%
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
11%
4%
Lack of available jobs
33%
3%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
22%
Lack of access to healthcare
11%
16%
Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers • • • • • • • • • •
poor financial standing of school district Lack of industry in town Teaching multiple grades at once poverty and its attendant consequences lack of social gathering events for younger teachers The level of poverty Lack of support from community Removed from most of the rest of the state (long travel to see family) Extremely long distance of 100 miles or more to do big town activities Dealing with a lack of community jobs..manufacturing plants in particular..higher paying jobs plus the issue of proverty as well.
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
• • • • • • •
Administration Lack of awareness. I am not from the area and never knew West Plains existed. Hard to attract young professionals becasue their are few social groups for them Lack of prestige and acclaim from teaching in rural areas We attract many people, however their partners typically aren't satisfied willingness to work Unsupportive parents
Montana
Total Submissions: 7
Demographics 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
Black or Hispanic or NaPve White or LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian African American other Pacific Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
School Type Pre-‐K Elementary School
18%
Middle School
9%
High School
19%
AlternaPve School Technical School
18%
Charter School
18% 18%
One-‐room School Private School Higher EducaPon Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
5% 20%
Lack of available jobs
30%
Distance to ameniPes
5% 20%
Limited broadband access
10% 10%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: •
Poor School Board Leadership
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Nebraska
Total Submissions: 5
Demographics 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
School Type 5 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
20
40
60
80
100
120
Time Lived in Community
2 1
1
1-‐3 YEARS
4-‐6 YEARS
7+ YEARS
LESS THAN 1 YEAR
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary Lack of available jobs
22%
34%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare
22% 22%
Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Nevada
Total Submissions: 2
Demographics 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role RURAL TEACHER RURAL SCHOOL STAFF (OTHER) RURAL SCHOOL HR RURAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
2
RURAL COMMUNITY MEMBER (NOT EMPLOYED BY A RETIRED EDUCATOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STAFF OR FACULTY COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STAFF OR FACULTY CAREER/TECHNICAL SCHOOL STAFF OR FACULTY 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
School Type 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
20%
20%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
20%
20% 20%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
New Hampshire
Total Submissions: 68
Demographics 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role 2%
3%
Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
4%
College/University Staff or Faculty
9% 6%
Community College Staff or Faculty
25%
RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator
51% Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
School Type
1%
2%
4%
Pre-‐K
8%
Elementary School
13%
Middle School
2%
High School AlternaPve School Technical School
17%
30%
Charter School One-‐room School Private School
23%
Higher EducaPon Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 25 20 15 10 5 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community 2%
2%
11% 1-‐3 years 4-‐6 years 7+ years Less than 1 year
85%
Barrier for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
8% 13%
26%
5%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
16%
22% 10%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • • • • •
Disproportionatly high numbers of children needing services, with a concurrent paucity of resources to provide said services Our teachers didn't have a contract for a couple years and our teacher salaries are low Jobs for spouses of teachers Retired High property taxes, lack of professional employment outside of education or health care Higher paying districts not far away and undervalued paraeducators/staff leave for better districts lack of social engagement for single people Reputation (hicks) .... it's not that amenities are distant, folk just need to get used to
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
• • • • •
not having a strip mall on every corner Limited and incomplete communications Family attitudes about the importance of schooling. Distance to social venues Too many hats to wear with limited staff. More resources and personnel in larger districts. Lack of social networks and entertainment for young teachers
New York
Total Submissions: 11
Demographics 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty
9% 9%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator
46%
9% Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
27%
Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
School Type 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Time Lived in Community 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
70
Barriers to Recruitment/Reten=on 4% Comparably Low Salary
4%
12%
28%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
24%
Lack of access to healthcare
20% 8%
Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • lack of local grocery store, no local newspaper, no local news coverage Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
North Carolina
Total Submissions: 4
Demographics 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
6
School Type 4
3
2
1
0
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of In the same community where from the the community you went to school community where where you went to you went school school
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Time Lived in Community 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
80
90 100
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
14% 14% 14%
Lack of available jobs
15% 14%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare
29%
Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
North Dakota
Total Submissions: 111
Chart Title 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
1% 2%
1%
College/University Staff or Faculty Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator
37%
Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
54%
Rural School Administrator Rural School HR
4%
1%
Rural School Staff (Other) Rural Teacher
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
<1%
1%
1%
1%
School Type
4% Pre-‐K Elementary School
11%
Middle School High School AlternaPve School
30%
26%
Technical School Charter School One-‐room School Private School
26%
Higher EducaPon Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
DISTANCE F ROM W ORK In the same community where you went to school More than 30 miles from the community where you went school Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school Other
13%
3%
21%
63%
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community
12% 11%
1-‐3 years
17%
4-‐6 years 7+ years Less than 1 year
60%
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on
5%
Comparably Low Salary Lack of available jobs
22%
Limited broadband access
27% 12% 5% 28%
1%
Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • • • •
Isolated area of the country -‐ 6 miles from the Canadian Border Poverty community, near a reservation, high Native American population of students, high special education population People don't want to live in a small town. They think the only way there is going to be anything to do is if they live in a large community. proximity to bigger cities in ND, so they teach one year and go to those cities Lack of available and quality housing Culture of town For single teachers, there are not many opportunities to meet others.
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
• • • • •
Remote Location Weak administration Isloation Lack of high paying jobs Public attitude of public education in the US
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Ohio
Total Submissions: 20
Demographics 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
5%
College/University Staff or Faculty
5%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator
45% 30%
Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator
15%
Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
School Type 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
2% 15%
Lack of available jobs
30%
4%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
23% 9%
17%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: •
Opioid epidemic, drug use, and drug related crime has hit our community hard.
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Oklahoma
Total Submissions: 8
Demographics 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
6
School Type Pre-‐K Elementary School
13%
Middle School
12%
High School
13%
AlternaPve School Technical School Charter School
12% 50%
One-‐room School Private School Higher EducaPon Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
61.25
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
41.5
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
83.5
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
50 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Time Lived in Community 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
5% 19%
Lack of available jobs
33%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
5%
Lack of access to healthcare
14% 5%
19%
Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: •
lack of inclusive location-‐based training and support from colleges
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Oregon
Total Submissions: 5
Demographics 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
School Type 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Time Lived in Community 4
3
2
1
0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/RetenPon 4 3 2 1 0 Comparably Lack of Limited Distance to Lack of Low Salary available broadband ameniPes access to jobs access healthcare
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Lack of available housing
Other
Pennsylvania
Total Submissions: 4
Demographics 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
School Type 4
3
2
1
0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4
3
2
1
0 In the same community More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the where you went to from the community community where you school where you went school went to school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
51.5
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
50
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
65.5
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
47.5 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Time Lived in Community 4
3
2
1
0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
13%
25%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access
13%
Distance to ameniPes
12% 25%
12%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: •
Competition from higher-‐income suburban districts and schools (even within the same district)
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
South Carolina
Total Submissions: 3
Demographics 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
School Type: N/A
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
Distance from Work: N/A Satisfaction rankings: N/A
Time Lived in Community 4
3
2
1
0 1-‐3 years
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
25%
25%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
25%
25%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
South Dakota
Total Submissions: 48
Demographics 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
4%
2%
4%
College/University Staff or Faculty Community College Staff or Faculty
11% 6% 60%
13%
RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other) Rural Teacher
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
2% 2%
School Type 2% Pre-‐K
5%
Elementary School Middle School
23%
High School AlternaPve School
37%
Technical School Charter School One-‐room School Private School
29%
Higher EducaPon Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of SaPsfacPon Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
5% 22%
Lack of available jobs
33%
Distance to ameniPes
4% 16%
Limited broadband access
Lack of access to healthcare
1% 19%
Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • • •
Too close to other states which pay more High cost of housing compared to available wages Our school is not near their family. being a teacher that wasn’t already an existing member of the community has proven to be the greatest barrier
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Tennessee
Total Submissions: 198
Demographics 250 200 150 100 50 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role 3% 1%
1%
Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
1%
College/University Staff or Faculty
12%
1% 6%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
75%
Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
6% <1%
School Type
3%
Pre-‐K
11%
Elementary School Middle School
21%
High School
36%
AlternaPve School Technical School
23%
Charter School One-‐room School
Distance From Work 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of In the same community where from the community the community you went to school where you went where you went to school school
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Time Lived in Community 2% 3%
4%
1-‐3 years 4-‐6 years 7+ years Less than 1 year
91%
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
70
80
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on 4% 6%
7%
Comparably Low Salary
33%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
20%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing
8%
22%
Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • • • • • • •
• • • • • •
Lack of resources for students Lack of opporutities to showcase talent. Opportunities for professionals partners, general atmosphere of intolerance for differences Lack of job resources Student Loan Debt that is not in line with salary Admin POLITICS Hard for “outsiders” to find a niche. Lack of professional development Poor parenting/teacher support, teachers being held accountable for things beyond their control. State mandates assume all students have basic needs met and support at home. Unfortunately, many are being raised by grandparents etc lack of resources, low income area School buildings are in awful conditions: should be condemned. Certain schools in district have 1:1 devices and others have 35:1. The salary here is awful. I am not sure how much longer I can afford to teach here. Principal at my school only hires friends and has hired non certified teachers More safe activities for youth. small town politics
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Texas
Total Submissions: 297
Chart Title 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role <1% 2% 1%
Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty
3%
College/University Staff or Faculty
1%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator
28%
Rural Community Member (not employed by a school)
51%
Rural School Administrator
14%
0%
Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other) Rural Teacher
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
School Type 1%
1% 2%
Pre-‐K
6%
Elementary School
10%
Middle School High School AlternaPve School
27%
27%
Technical School Charter School One-‐room School Private School
26%
Higher EducaPon Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of In the same community where from the community the community you went to school where you went where you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Time Lived in Community
5% 12%
1-‐3 years
14%
4-‐6 years 7+ years Less than 1 year
69%
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
20%
3%
Lack of available jobs
29%
Distance to ameniPes
5% 23%
Limited broadband access
15% 5%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • • • • • • • •
Not necessarily low pay but hard to compete with much larger schools just minutes down the road The locals nonacceptance of new people to the area. Lack of administrative support Affordable internet is a big problem People are aware chances of getting a job are better if you know someone already employed by the district, that can recommend you. diversity of cultures Lack of cultural and other fun events for people in my age group, 20s and 30s Unaware of our location and that jobs are available Lack of support from administration
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
• • • • • • • • • •
• •
Negativity spread about the district Toxic environment and absolutely no industry Person did not like rural lifestyle No retirement savings plan. Lack of jobs for spouses cost of health care overwhelming expectations Lack of professional development opportunities Due to lack of funding, teachers are taking on more than just their teaching role. Teachers are doing the job of 3 employees. I wouldn't categorize the main problem as a barrier as much as there are very few incentives to work in our school unless you are from here. There is nothing that makes you want to come to this area unless you are familiar with it. few Choices if a job grows stale Lack of available jobs for spouses
Utah
Total Submissions: 1 Demographics-‐ White or Caucasian Role-‐ Rural School Administrator School Type-‐ Pre-‐K, Elementary School Distance From Work-‐ Other Satisfaction Rankings-‐ • How satisfied are you with your access to collaboration tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? o 50 • How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starting your job at your rural school? o 21 • How satisfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, software, etc.) available at your school? o 51
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
• How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? o 51 Time in Community-‐ 1-‐3 years Barriers for recruitment/retention-‐ • • • • • • •
Comparably low salary Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to amenities Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other-‐ “only housing is district housing rentals/Navajo Nation”
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Vermont
Total Submissions: 5
Demographics 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
School Type 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
72.5
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
66.5
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
88.5
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
62.5 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
Time Lived in Community 4
3
2
1
0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
14%
Lack of available jobs
14% 7%
22% 7%
14% 22%
Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • •
Aging demographic, lack of young professional network, high taxes aging population
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Virginia
Total Submissions: 7
Demographics 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
5
6
SCHOOL TYPE 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
50.4
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
52.4
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
88.6
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
63.6 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90 100
Time Lived in Community 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
13%
7%
27%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
33%
13% 7%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: •
politics/culture of most typical rural communities
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Washington
Total Submissions: 2
Demographics 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
School Type 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Time Lived in Community 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
9
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
38
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
19
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
34 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Time Lived in Community 4
3
2
1
0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/RetenPon 4 3 2 1 0 Comparably Lack of Limited Distance to Lack of Low Salary available broadband ameniPes access to jobs access healthcare
Lack of available housing
Other
Additional Barriers: •
Lack of social aspects, connections for new staff that are not from the area
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
West Virginia
Total Submissions: 2
Demographics 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
1
2
3
4
School Type 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
76
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
62.5
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
82.5
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
68.5 0
Time in Community-‐ N/A Barriers for Recruitment-‐ N/A Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
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Wisconsin
Total Submissions: 29
Demographics 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
White or Asian or Black or Hispanic or NaPve Asian African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American American Islander
Role Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty
4%
14%
Community College Staff or Faculty RePred Educator
41% 24% 3% 14%
Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) Rural School Administrator Rural School HR Rural School Staff (Other)
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
School Type 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work
16%
In the same community where you went to school
16%
More than 30 miles from the community where you went school Within 30 miles of the community where you went to school
26% 42%
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings How well does your community reach out to and embrace new teachers? How saPsfied are you with the technology resources (hardware, broadband access, soiware, etc.) available at your school? How informed did you feel about life in your rural community, prior to starPng your job at your rural school? How saPsfied are you with your access to collaboraPon tools, allowing you to connect with other teachers in your content area or grade level? 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
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Time Lived in Community 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
4% 20%
21%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access Distance to ameniPes
8%
18% 22%
7%
Lack of access to healthcare Lack of available housing Other
Additional Barriers: • • •
Lack of affordable middle-‐class housing; we live in a high tourism amenity area that has pockets of lower-‐value housing. Little in between. Few child care oppoprtunities distance to family
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Wyoming
Total Submissions: 5
Demographics 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 American Indian or Alaska NaPve
Another race
Asian or Asian American
White or Black or Hispanic or NaPve African LaPno Hawaiian or Caucasian other Pacific American Islander
Role Rural Teacher Rural School Staff (Other) Rural School HR Rural School Administrator Rural Community Member (not employed by a school) RePred Educator Community College Staff or Faculty College/University Staff or Faculty Career/Technical School Staff or Faculty 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
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5
School Type 4 3 2 1 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
Distance From Work 4 3 2 1 0 More than 30 miles Within 30 miles of the In the same community where from the community community where where you went you went to school you went to school school
Other
Average of Sa=sfac=on Rankings HOW WELL DOES YOUR COMMUNITY REACH OUT TO AND EMBRACE NEW TEACHERS?
50
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH THE TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (HARDWARE, BROADBAND ACCESS, SOFTWARE, ETC.) AVAILABLE AT YOUR SCHOOL?
24
HOW INFORMED DID YOU FEEL ABOUT LIFE IN YOUR RURAL COMMUNITY, PRIOR TO STARTING YOUR JOB AT YOUR RURAL SCHOOL?
99.5
HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU WITH YOUR ACCESS TO COLLABORATION TOOLS, ALLOWING YOU TO CONNECT WITH OTHER TEACHERS IN YOUR CONTENT AREA OR GRADE LEVEL?
49 0
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities
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Time Lived in Community 4
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0 1-‐3 years
4-‐6 years
7+ years
Less than 1 year
Barriers for Recruitment/Reten=on Comparably Low Salary
18%
27%
Lack of available jobs Limited broadband access
18%
9%
Distance to ameniPes Lack of access to healthcare
28%
Lack of available housing Other
Survey of Rural Schools and Communities