We make a number of suggestions in the brief that can help to support retention. While we don't currently collect specific reasons that people are leaving the field, I can assure you that we consistently hear from members and stakeholders that the major drivers of attrition include things like wages and working conditions. It's low wages, split shifts and a lack of benefits to support their own and their family's well-being.
As you noted, there is a distinction across different practice environments in terms of the quality of support that's available to educators, as well as chronic understaffing and under-resourcing of programs that can leave them feeling burnt out. In terms of solutions, wages and benefits are obviously a significant component to that solution, but there are also other opportunities to support retention in the profession. They can include things like mentorship and professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to support professional growth and career advancement to make it a profession in which it's viable for educators who are committed to children to stay for an entire career.