Teacher retention

Fairfield and Greenville County School Districts Stand Out Nationally in Teacher Engagement Growth

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 29, 2021

Greenville County reduced teacher turnover from 11% to 10.2% in their first year working with Upbeat.

Key Points: 
  • Greenville County reduced teacher turnover from 11% to 10.2% in their first year working with Upbeat.
  • Upbeat administers a comprehensive teacher survey twice a year, examining research-based categories impacting teacher retention, including school climate, hiring and onboarding, professional development, and teacher appreciation.
  • "We needed to quickly pivot during this unprecedented school year," said Dr. J.R. Green, Superintendent of the Fairfield County School District.
  • Upbeat works with K-12 districts across the country to administer a research-grounded survey to elevate teacher engagement and retention by fostering strong school environments.

Greenville County Schools Launches New Partnership to Support District Efforts to Improve Teacher Retention and Engagement

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 14, 2019

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenville County Schools (GCS) in South Carolina announced today a partnership with Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenville County Schools (GCS) in South Carolina announced today a partnership with Upbeat, an innovative teacher retention organization led by former teachers and school leaders.
  • The new initiative reflects the district's commitment to address the factors contributing to teacher retention, as noted in its latest strategic plan, BluePrint 2023.
  • "We are committed to identifying and making shifts that can lead to greater teacher retention.
  • Upbeat continues to build strategic partnerships with schools and districts across the country in an effort to improve teacher engagement and retention using data.