The demands of teaching during a pandemic have undoubtedly taken a toll on educators. From dealing with ever-changing public health protocols and staff shortages to addressing lost learning time and supporting students’ wellbeing, teachers are overworked and overwhelmed. A new study found that turnover among Massachusetts teachers was at least 15 percent higher over the past two years than in 2019. And in a nationwide poll by the National Education Association, 55 percent of teachers said they would leave the profession earlier than planned because of the pandemic. Is the “Great Resignation” starting to impact Massachusetts schools? And if this trend continues, will we have enough new teachers to step in?
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