District of Columbia Educator Retention

Teacher Retention

In the 2021-22 school year, 74 percent of teachers were retained as teachers in the same school at which they taught in the 2020-21 school year and 88 percent of teachers were retained in DC.

Principal Retention

Principals play a critical role in defining school vision and culture, staffing, and strategic planning for student success. In the 2021-22 school year, 81 percent of principals were retained as principals in the same school at which they served in the 2020-21 school year and 92 percent of principals were retained in DC.