Teachers Report High Levels of Stress and Job Dissatisfaction, New Study Reveals

A Pew Research study finds that 82% of K-12 teachers express negative views on the current state of education, citing increased stress, political battles, and staffing shortages.

• 82% of K-12 teachers surveyed express a grim outlook on the state of education, with many citing a decline over the past five years.
• Teachers highlight significant challenges in managing classroom dynamics, with reports of verbal abuse and physical violence from students.
• A majority of teachers experience burnout, citing difficulty in achieving work-life balance and staffing shortages as key factors.
• Three in ten teachers are considering leaving their positions, with 40% looking outside of education, reflecting widespread pessimism about the profession's future.
• Parents' involvement is deemed crucial for improving the education system, with teachers urging for more support and engagement.

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