Educators are more drained than ever

The article highlights the alarming trend of teacher burnout, particularly at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. A conversation between the author and an old teacher reveals a stark warning against pursuing a teaching career—an indication of widespread dissatisfaction among educators. With 86% of New York schools facing challenges in hiring teachers and more than 60% of teachers feeling unfulfilled in their roles, the piece underscores the impact of deteriorating conditions in the profession, leading experienced teachers to caution prospective educators.

An English teacher at Cardozo stated, "Education is not the same as what it was before," reflecting widespread dissatisfaction among teachers who feel undervalued and burnt out.

In New York State, 86% of schools struggle to hire teachers, with over 60% of educators feeling dissatisfied with their careers, prompting warnings against pursuing teaching.

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