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Recruitment & Retention What the Research Says How U.S. Teachers' Job Satisfaction Stacks Up Against Their Global Peers'
The largest international survey of teachers provides new insights into teacher satisfaction.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 28, 2025
4 min read
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Recruitment & Retention Opinion How to Make Teachers Want to Stay at Your School
An instructional coach shares five essential practices for teacher retention.
Don Bott, October 14, 2025
4 min read
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Teaching Profession How School Leaders Can Help Teachers Avoid Burnout
Administrators share insights on preventing teacher burnout and supporting staff well-being.
Elizabeth Heubeck, October 7, 2025
5 min read
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School & District Management A Growing Number of Superintendents Say the Job Stress Isn't Worth It
At the same time, superintendents this year identified fewer sources of job-related stress in a new survey.
Caitlynn Peetz Stephens, October 3, 2025
3 min read
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Special Education 4 Ways Principals Can Better Support Special Education Teachers
Special education teachers need support from their principals to avoid burnout, says a researcher. Here's how to offer it.
Jennifer Vilcarino, August 21, 2025
3 min read
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Teaching Profession Opinion How to Help Teachers Advance
Executing a few different strategies can foster supportive, empowering environments for teachers.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 12, 2025
14 min read
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Teaching Profession Professional Learning Guide Your Guide to Teacher Mental Health & Well-Being
Explore practical, research-backed strategies designed to improve teacher morale, retention, and effectiveness.
August 6, 2025
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Teaching Profession Opinion Teachers' Advice to Their Colleagues—in 7 Words or Less
Bite-sized advice that's big on wisdom.
Larry Ferlazzo, August 4, 2025
1 min read
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Teaching Profession Opinion 'The Worst Rule I Ever Had to Live With ...': The Policies Teachers Hate
Sometimes, teachers are baffled by the directives coming their way.
Larry Ferlazzo, July 31, 2025
9 min read
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School & District Management Letter to the Editor Another Approach to Treating Educator Burnout
School leaders need to push back against burdensome district mandates on behalf of their ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog’ well-being, writes a teacher.
July 28, 2025
1 min read
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English Learners Here's What Resources ESL Teachers Say Would Improve Their Morale
EdWeek Research Center survey data found two key priorities that could raise morale.
Ileana Najarro & Alex Harwin, July 25, 2025
3 min read
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English Learners Why ESL Teachers Are Calling for More Mental Health Support
Survey data analysis found more mental health counselors at school can boost morale for English-as-a-second language teachers.
Ileana Najarro & Alex Harwin, July 25, 2025
3 min read
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School & District Management Why These K-12 Administrators Left Education—and What They Did Next
What do a nurse, an emergency responder, and an AI expert have in common? They used to work in schools.
Olina Banerji, July 14, 2025
7 min read
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A second grader shares a story he wrote with a teacher. This year, 16% of teachers reported an intent to leave the classroom, down from 22% last year.
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Teaching Profession Fewer Teachers Plan to Quit, But Pay and Burnout Are Still Major Issues
Teachers still feel overworked and underpaid, but some signs suggest things may be slowly improving.
Ciara Meyer, July 8, 2025
4 min read