Teacher Burnout, “Bubble-Wrapped” Kids & the Reading Gap

Monks and Merrill Hour 3 (03/13) - A new survey shows nearly half of California teachers are considering leaving the profession, raising concerns about the future of classrooms across the state. Monks and Merrill break down what’s driving the burnout and what it means for students. Guest Dr. Isha calls in to talk about “bubble-wrapped kids” and why many teachers say students are struggling with everyday independence. The fellas also dive into new early-grade academic data from NWEA showing younger students’ reading scores still lagging after pandemic disruptions—plus they react to listener Talkbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.