Teacher retention is of critical concern in rural and high-poverty districts. This case study describes one school’s challenges following the district’s budget cuts that eliminated funding for schools’ mentor programs. The mentor coordinator at this elementary school faces several dilemmas as she attempts to maintain high-quality support for the beginning teachers. Complicating the school’s efforts are the increasing demands made of the veteran staff as they try to do more with less in several areas.
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