It's Not Just Teachers Who Are Leaving: Paraeducator Turnover is Rising Too

High turnover among paraeducators comes with a cost. Students don't have the consistent access to extra help in the classroom. Classroom teachers can be burdened with more work. And districts must bear the cost of hiring and training new personnel. School districts need to pay attention to the problem where it exists and look for ways to reinforce and stabilize this often-overlooked part of their school communities.