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Examine the concept of semi-attrition and its implications for staffing in rural schools in China.

July 12, 2026Education SciencesOpen Access

Teacher Attrition Beyond Exit: Semi-Attrition and Intra-County Mobility in Rural China

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Qualitative study examines semi-attrition effects on staffing in rural China, suggesting need for policy changes.

Examine the concept of semi-attrition and its implications for staffing in rural schools in China.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 participants
Analyzed county-level administrative records
Integrated theories of teacher labor markets, spatial inequality, and life-course.
Semi-attrition leads to staffing instability in remote schools.
Push–pull dynamics related to geographic isolation and career advancement affect teacher mobility.
County-seat schools accumulate experienced teachers, exacerbating inequality.

Hu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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