Teacher shortages are showing up in school districts everywhere with many school systems finding themselves in the unenviable position of having to hire individuals without teaching degrees just to fill vacancies.
But what has caused this record number of teachers to leave? Was the great resignation of the 2021-2022 school year just a fluke? And are teachers going to continue leaving in the middle of the school year?
Well, if you want to understand why so many teachers are thinking of quitting (and actually following through with it) we need to face some hard truths.
But before we dig into those, I want to share some good news.
If you’re an administrator, policy maker, or state leader, who genuinely wants to see qualified and effective teachers filling up schools again, there is hope!
It is possible, but it starts with listening carefully to what teachers are saying, understanding what is happening, and being willing to work together to create solutions.
And if you’re a teacher, you need to pinpoint exactly what’s causing you to question your career choice, so that you can be a conduit of change and fall back in love with teaching.
In this episode, we are going to look at the most common reasons teachers are leaving in droves and what can be done at every level to change the outcome.
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