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The Range | January 23, 2026

A recent study by the Center for American Progress found that 70 percent of U.S. teachers with 5 years of experience or less have either left or considered leaving the field.

KMUW’s new education reporter Daniel Caudill spoke with one former Kansas educator about why she left, and asked Wichita schools what they’re doing to support teachers and keep them around.

KMUW News is a team of dedicated on-air and digital reporters working to tell the stories of Wichita and its residents.