There has been a mass exodus in the education world since the start of the pandemic, myself being among those that marched out of a career I thought I would be in for decades. It’s not an easy choice, made in a moment of frustration or panic… but a build up over years (or decades, in some cases). Over half of current teachers say they will leave teaching sooner than originally planned. Nobody puts as much heart into their careers as teachers and no teacher wants to plan on leaving the classroom or their students. It’s not a decision any of us make lightly, but a decision you feel compelled to make. If you’re on your way out, or have had thoughts about leaving the classroom – you’re not alone. In fact, there is tons of research out there, as to why teachers are leaving the classroom.
7 Reasons Teachers are Leaving the Classroom
- K-12 teachers are the #1 most burnt-out profession in The United States
- On top of being the #1 most burnt-out profession in the US, Public school teachers are paid, on average, 23.5% less than other educated workers who choose other professions
- A typical teacher works over 54 hours per week – with over half of that time being spent directly with students
- There are 500,000+ fewer educators in the US public school systems than there was pre-pandemic
- ¾ of educators had to take up additional work, within their schools, due to staff shortages (this goes without saying – but these teachers are seeing no extra compensation for their extra responsibilities)
- More than 75% of teachers have reported having stress-related health issues
- Over 80% of schools report that student behavior has worsened significantly in recent years
I’ve witnessed countless instances of sitting across from individuals still in the classroom, their frustration unraveling before me, conversing with burnt-out teachers, and listening to those desperately seeking an escape – and these 7 reasons make me realize why.
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