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A new survey shows that the vast majority of teachers in Texas are clearly on the verge of quitting.
The study, conducted by the TexasTeachers Association, found that 70% of her 688 teachers surveyed were seriously considering leaving their profession. I'm here.
This number is the highest ever recorded by the TSTA, which has tracked the concerns of teachers in Lone Star State for over 40 years. The survey recorded that 53% of surveyed teachers considered quitting their job in 2018.
About 94% of teachers surveyed said the pandemic has increased stress in their working lives, and 84% said they have a heavy workload. Increased planning requirements. About 41% of respondents said they did additional work throughout the year.
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Many teachers cite distance learning as a major source of stress. are listed. (iStock)
According to the TSTA, the primary reason is disagreement between teachers and legislators in Texas, with teachers feel they are not being listened to or adequately compensated.
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Unless the political climate improves and members of Congress start spending more money on public education and teacher salaries, the situation will change. It could get worse," Clay Robison of the Texas Teachers Association told KTBC. "It's the school kids who are suffering. Their declining learning ability is getting worse and could put Texas' future in jeopardy."
Many teachers in Texas feel the legislature is not listening. lead to dissatisfaction.
"I think a lot of [discord] piled up and a lot of teachers said, 'I'm out of here,'" Robison added.
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A whopping 94% of respondents say COVID has increased stress at work.
The news comes at a time when school districts from New York to Minnesota are filling up with vacancies, creating teacher shortages in the United States. His DeKalb Independent School District in Texas transitioned to a four-day-week schedule on Monday. The district hopes the extra day off will give teachers enough time to prepare for the week.
