Improving teacher retention in rural Alaska: an experiential place-based model

Jester, Timothy · 2025 · SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

Summary. A partnership between the University of Alaska, Bristol Bay Foundation, and four rural school districts created a place-based experiential learning program to retain teachers in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. The program achieved a 95% teacher retention rate, far exceeding the regional average of 66%. The model connects educators with local culture and community, offering a replicable approach for rural districts facing persistent teacher turnover.

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Timothy, J.. (2025). Improving teacher retention in rural Alaska: an experiential place-based model. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. https://doi.org/10.26203/9hmn-3s71

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DOI: 10.26203/9hmn-3s71
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: education, regional-innovation-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-05-01