CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, many teachers already feel demoralized and exhausted.
Teaching has never been easy, but now, teachers face a growing number of trials and tribulations. Let's connect the dots.
Issues like student behavior, distractions in class, low pay and navigating the complex world of AI are taking a toll on educators. According to the Department of Education, just 42% of teachers believe their job is worth the stress. That's down 75% from just eight years ago.
In those reports, teachers cite a sudden rise in student behavior and mental health challenges as the root cause of their burnout. One teacher told the Wall Street Journal he feels less like a teacher and more like a babysitter.
With so many teachers leaving the profession, and many more burned out, it's having a tremendous impact on how students are learning. Schools now struggle to handle student challenges, including learning loss and absenteeism, with no clear end in sight.
