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Nearly One in Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools Educators Resigned in 2024 Former Teacher · Willow Oaks Elementary SchoolHunter Sandlin
The Beam · Issue #20
Nearly One in Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools Educators Resigned in 2024
Good morning.
This week, we're taking a look at teacher turnover in Memphis-Shelby County Schools, where resignation rates are nearly double the state average.
The district does not conduct exit interviews, so it is operating without feedback that could help explain why so many educators are walking away.
The Lead
Nearly One in Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools Educators Resigned in 2024
By Jacob Holley
State data shows educators are leaving MSCS faster than the state average, with the biggest losses at some low-performing schools.
Read the full story →By the numbers
20%Share of Memphis-Shelby County Schools educators who resigned in 2024, nearly double the statewide average.
230Vacant teaching positions with no pending job offers earlier this year.
35%School leaders who said every teaching position was filled and ready for the first day of school in August.
Voices
I dealt with leaking air conditioning, old desks, and too few textbooks before leaving after last school season.
That's a wrap on this week's Beam. Look for our Friday Flicker newsletter tomorrow.
The Beam