The burdens educators face have grown over the years, with inadequate funding, standardized testing, and severe staff shortages compounded by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers are now walking on eggshells, scared to discuss systemic racism in history or recommend books, as this could lead to criminal charges from parents.
A 2022 National Education Association report revealed a staggering 55% of educators are contemplating leaving their profession earlier than planned due to increasing pressures.
The overwhelming majority of Black and Latinx educators, already a minority in the field, report considering early departure due to a myriad of factors including low pay.
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