A recent survey was done on the ‘State of the American Teacher.’ Here are some key findings conducted January 2024… that may surprise you or not.
When compared with similar working adults, about twice as many teachers reported they experience job-related stress or burnout
Almost 3 times as many teachers they have a hard time coping with their job-related stress.
According to the survey, here are 3 top reasons teachers are stressed – managing student behavior, low salaries, and administrative work outside of teaching
We go to the source. We hear from teachers, principals, educators and mental health professionals regarding today’s topic.
GUESTS:
Kelly Frycz, 2024 Principal of the Year and current Principal, Sardis Elementary, Union County Public Schools
Yaronda Kilgo, Teacher of the Year, Union County Public Schools
Lori Fox, Mental Health Therapist, Union County Public Schools
Jerry Wilson – Policy & Advocacy Director, Center for Racial Equity in Education