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staystayHow to retain and attract teachers to

IowaElizabeth Dunbar, Erica Esbeck and Nicole Peterson

Future Educational Concerns

Teacher Employment Opportunities Retaining Youth Leaders

Why are teachers not choosing Iowa? Current minimum starting salary for

teachers is only $18,000 Other states have more competitive salaries

for teachers and unique benefits Few opportunities for leadership

Teacher Employment Opportunities in Iowa

0 500 1000 1500

annual job opportunities

Elementary and secondary teachers are in high demand

High placement rate of college grads in teaching jobs

Increase in job openings as a result of teacher retirement

From youth leaders to leaders in education Low percentage of

students at Iowa’s state universities pursuing degrees in education

Youth leaders in Iowa are leaving to go to more competitive colleges

educationmajorsAll others

Iowa State University 1998

Attracting new teachers

Increase starting salary minimum Tuition reimbursement for college

graduates that accept teaching jobs in Iowa Educate students on leadership

opportunities in schools

Branches of Benefits

Better, more motivated teachers will improve Iowa schools

A younger population will improve other aspects of life:business, culture, political activism

Young teachers will set an example for future leaders of Iowa

Attracting teachers and youth leaders to Iowa will: