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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 49 MIN

Why Teacher Retention is the Key to Your Child's Success

from Rewriting Smart with Kathy Essig · host Kathy Essig, Essig Education Group

In this episode, Kathy Essig, founder of the Essig Education Group, sits down with Emily Griswold of 1111 Wellness to discuss a critical but often overlooked factor in student success: teacher retention. They explore how high teacher turnover disrupts vital student-teacher relationships, its disproportionate impact on neurodivergent learners, and the hidden $20,000 cost to replace just one educator. Tune in to learn how parents can become grassroots advocates for teacher wellness and why keeping experts in the classroom is a win for every family.This episode was brought to you by Essig Education Group. Visit us online at essigeducationgroup.com, and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for more educational resources.

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