For years, the media has covered teacher burnout and how more and more teachers are resigning. Yet, despite this increased coverage, little has been done to improve pay, working conditions and autonomy on a large-scale for educators. Now, many schools across the country are reaching a breaking point and lower-than-average student scores are reflecting this systemic breakdown. We speak with two education experts about what needs to change and how listeners can get involved.
Guest Information:
- Becky Pringle, president, National Education Association
- Lori Cash, retired first grade teacher, Columbus, Ind.
Links for more info:
- The Washington Post: Why K-12 education’s alarming decline could be a dominant 2024 issue
- USA Today: Teacher shortages continue to plague US: 86% of public schools struggle to hire educators
- EducationWeek: How Much Do Teachers Get Paid? See New State-by-State Data
- IASB: The school board: What it is. What it does.
- X: @BeckyPringle
- The Republic: ‘That’s my calling’: CSA Lincoln teacher honored with Folger Award
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