Threshold Magazine
Spring 2004

Created in collaboration with the National Education Association (NEA), the Spring 2004 issue of Threshold:  Exploring the Future of Education focused on the critical issue of teacher retention.

	Filling in the Gaps Understanding the root causes of the "teacher shortage" can lead to solutions that work.
	Support Systems How induction and mentoring programs help recruit and retain quality teachers -- and save money.
	The True Cost of Teacher Turnover A research-based graphic illustration of the scope and cost of the problem.
	Creating a Culture of Excellence Experienced teachers describe the school working conditions that cause them to stay or leave.
	The Urban/Rural Challenge Overcoming the unique obstacles faced by urban and rural school districts.
	Technology and Teacher Retention Using technology to improve teacher recruitment and retention, and to shift the school culture.
	Educated Opinions "Black and White Teachers: Closing the Gap" by Marc H. Morial and "Why I Choose to Stay" by Salome Thomas-EL.
	Departments
	Conversations A discussion on ethics in a digital age follows up issues raised by the previous edition of Threshold.
	Knowledge for All An introduction to Threshold by the NEA's Reg Weaver and Cable in the Classroom's Peggy O'Brien.
	Contributors The people behind the words and ideas in this issue.
	Readings The Learning-Centered Principal, Navigating Whole-District Change, and School Technology: A New Conversation.
	About Threshold Who we are, what we do, and why.

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