2026-2027 School Workforce Trends Report
Navigating Retention, Burnout, and Support in K-12
The data-backed insights you need to drive retention, relieve educator strain, and build stable, resilient district teams.
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What’s Inside
Based on a national survey of 1,000 U.S. school employees conducted by Opinion Matters, our 2026-2027 School Workforce Trends Report reveals what educators and specialists are experiencing right now, what drives their employment choices, and the operational support that makes the biggest difference. You’ll find:
Role-Specific Flight Risk Analysis
Key insights on departure threats across critical positions, including SLPs, OTs, and Special Education Teachers.
Mid-Career Vulnerability Metrics
Data on why educators aged 35–44 are leaving at nearly double the rate of entry-level staff.
What Truly Motivates Job Choices
Why work-life balance and stability outrank salary for 1.5x more educators.
The Root Drivers of Educator Burnout
A breakdown of how behavioral challenges, staffing gaps, high caseloads, and safety concerns compound daily strain.
What You Can Do
Turn these workforce insights into action. Focus on the support, stability, and culture that help educators stay and thrive.
Protect Critical Roles
Target high-risk specialists like SLPs and SPED staff with caseload caps and dedicated operational relief.
Lead With Culture & Balance
Align your hiring messaging with what educators actually prioritize, such as job stability and leadership support.
Elevate Educator Voice
Address administrative trust and retention by involving educators directly in operational decisions.
Want to dig deeper?
Explore the full survey findings, including role, age, and state-level data, in our detailed School Workforce Trends Report analysis!
Who We Are
For more than three decades, Soliant has met the needs of school districts like yours.
Soliant is a trusted education staffing partner with over 30 years of experience helping districts nationwide fill critical special education and student support roles. We combine national reach with local understanding to match you with credentialed professionals who can make an immediate impact. Since 2021, more than 33,000 school professionals have trusted us to help them find rewarding opportunities in schools across nearly all 50 states.
Our Difference at a Glance
Fast Response
We start sourcing within hours. We had 33,000+ placements since 2021.
Education Expertise
34+ years specializing in education staffing for large districts and hard-to-fill roles.
Credentialing & Compliance
100% of our candidates meet or exceed state & federal requirements.
Retention-Focused
We build a loyal and dedicated workforce that promotes employee retention and peak performance.
Personalized Service
A network of 1,000+ hiring managers ready to support your district's specific needs.
Flexible Solutions
For hard-to-fill roles with travel, contract, & temp-to-perm options.