The Teacher Burnout Crisis
Episode 58 of the Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast podcast, hosted by National PTA, titled "The Teacher Burnout Crisis" was published on May 4, 2022 and runs 25 minutes.
May 4, 2022 ·25m · Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast
Summary
In the last few years, teachers have faced unprecedented challenges that have left a lot of them feeling burnt out. Experienced educator and activist, Sofia Gonzalez, shares her thoughts on teacher burnout and how systemic changes could make teaching a more sustainable profession.
Episode Description
In the last few years, teachers have faced unprecedented challenges that have left a lot of them feeling burnt out. Experienced educator and activist, Sofia Gonzalez, shares her thoughts on teacher burnout and how systemic changes could make teaching a more sustainable profession.
- Read the National Education Association’s article, “Getting Serious about Teacher Burnout”
- Read the Brookings Institution’s article, “How much do teachers struggle with stress and burnout?”
- Visit PTA.org/ThankATeacher for teacher appreciation resources
- Follow Sofia Gonzalez on social media at @MrsG_P214 and learn more about her nonprofit organization, Project 214
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