Deployment, development and pay crucial for science teacher retention

By Maria Burke2019-05-20T09:49:00

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Exploring the principles set to increase the quantity and quality of science teachers

With the growing shortage of specialist physics and chemistry teachers, a new report commissioned by the Gatsby Foundation outlines eight interventions for secondary schools to improve recruitment and retainment of science teachers. But are these interventions as cost-effective, low-risk and straightforward as it claims?

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