By now most of us know why many teachers are leaving the profession, but one study reveals what may be the most overlooked reason teachers stay and what it will take to attract and keep more of us.

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Marina Whiteleather is the Director of Social Media and Audience Engagement for Education Week.
Elaine McNeil, a social studies teacher, retired after 31 years of teaching middle and high school in Maryland. A former president of Queen Anne’s County Teacher’s Association, Assessor External Diploma Program, Elaine has a Master of Science degree from Radford University and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Melbourne University.
Joseph Hamer is a second and third-grade combination teacher in Wichita, Kansas. He’s passionate about empowering children to explore their greatest potential through the liberty found in social-emotional learning. Joseph co-authored the brand-new activity book called Brain Awakes: Empowering Children Through Breath, Balance, and Reflection. Additionally, he hosts the “Cup of Joe” podcast where he interviews inspiring educators to discuss how we can cultivate a more connected and compassionate community of learners.