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Duplin County Schools reports stronger beginning‑teacher retention; district asks for additional mentors
Summary
The board heard that beginning‑teacher retention has improved to 94% and that the district supports 119 beginning teachers in 2025–26; staff asked for roughly 16 more paid mentors (at $100/month) to keep mentor caseloads manageable and described expanded licensure and testing supports.
Miss Ross told the Duplin County Schools board on Oct. 7 that district efforts to support beginning teachers are yielding higher retention and improved licensure conversion.
"At the end of the 23–24 school year, we increased our retention rate ... we retained 88% of our beginning teachers," Ross said. "We continue with that high level of individualized support during the 24–25 school year, and we are currently sitting at a…
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