Teacher attrition figures mere hype: former ACER fellow

Around the country, Term Four is approaching. Ask any teacher if this period is stressful, and they’ll likely resoundingly reply “yes”. So, if media reports, including ours (and more suspect examples), as well as journal articles are to be believed, 20 to 50 per cent of teachers, especially early-career ones, may seriously consider changing professions mid-month.