While K-12 teaching is, for many in the profession, inherently purposeful, some leaders in education mistakenly believe that the mission-rich nature of educators’ work alone is sufficient to keep K-12 teachers in the classroom.
Shifts in America’s K-12 education landscape have led to a significant decline in key elements of educators’ engagement, including knowing what’s expected of them, having the ability to use their strengths every day, and having a sense of purpose in their work.
K-12 teachers also face unique challenges due to the nature of their role. On average, they are less likely to have the materials and equipment they need to do their work right, less likely to be treated with respect at work, and more likely to experience frequent burnout compared with workers in other occupations.
In Their Own Words
To better understand recent K-12 teacher turnover, Gallup conducted in-depth interviews with 10 former educators. These individuals, who have an average of 14 years of teaching experience, chose to leave K-12 teaching within the past five years to pursue another occupation.
Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story @ New Perspective: Improving the K-12 Teacher Experience
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