CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What's causing so many school leaders to leave their jobs?
Let's connect the dots.
Recent data shows nearly half of the 500 biggest school districts have undergone leadership changes since March 2020, and reports add one in four superintendents nationwide are planning to leave their post.
Issues caused by the pandemic, job-related stress and tensions with the school board are the largest factors for the rise in turnover.
The constant shuffling has left many school districts searching for new leadership.
It's also created new opportunities for both educators looking to get ahead... and longtime school administrators who have been waiting for their chance at the top post.
But like with much of the job market, there are more open positions than applicants.
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