Leading Forward Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:56:16 -0400 en-us © 2026 Leading Forward yes 09857a6f-05ff-5b53-b806-8e2692bc2072 Dr. David Harwood episodic false Leading Forward is a podcast for educators and leaders who want to think differently, lead with purpose, and make a meaningful difference in schools. Hosted by Dr. David Harwood, Leading Forward explores the challenges facing education today through research, real-world experiences, and conversations with educators and leaders in the field.

Each episode takes on important issues such as student attendance, teacher retention, student behavior, school culture, instructional leadership, and the future of education. The goal is simple: turn research and experience into ideas that leaders can actually use.

Because leadership is not about having all the answers. It is about asking better questions, challenging assumptions, learning from others, and continuing to move forward.

Leading Forward — Ideas. Leadership. Impact

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dr. David Harwood https://storage.buzzsprout.com/11k764q1ymu519ps27799cniy69l?.jpg Leading Forward Teacher Retention: Why Are Good Teachers Leaving? Teacher Retention: Why Are Good Teachers Leaving? Why are good teachers leaving a profession they still love?

In this episode, Dr. David Harwood explores what the research tells us about teacher retention, including the roles of leadership, workload, compensation, teacher voice, and school culture.

More importantly, we ask: What can school leaders do to build schools where teachers want to stay?

A thought-provoking conversation for principals, superintendents, and educational leaders.

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In this episode, Dr. David Harwood explores what the research tells us about teacher retention, including the roles of leadership, workload, compensation, teacher voice, and school culture.

More importantly, we ask: What can school leaders do to build schools where teachers want to stay?

A thought-provoking conversation for principals, superintendents, and educational leaders.

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