In the wake of the global pandemic, teacher attrition has been a significant concern. Michelle Hughes and Kanoe Bunney researched the conditions under which Gen Z generation would persist in the profession. In their research and a survey of preservice educators, they found that cultural and geopolitical shifts and technological advances shaped Gen Z future educators, giving them a different kind of resilience with unique strengths and aspirations. They are bringing a sense of empathy, comfort with technology, and an activist mindset into the profession. And they value leaders who accept them for who they are, give them opportunities to grow, and give them sufficient pay and resources.
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