Teachers are less satisfied with their jobs than U.S. workers overall

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March 19, 2024

What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?

Teachers are less satisfied with their jobs than U.S. workers overall

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What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?
About half of teachers give students at their school low marks for academic performance and behavior
Most teachers see parents’ involvement as insufficient
Poverty, chronic absenteeism and mental health stand out as major problems at public K-12 schools
Two-thirds of teachers in high-poverty schools say they have to address students’ behavioral issues daily
Most high school teachers say cellphone policies are hard to enforce
A majority of teachers say it’s difficult for them to achieve work-life balance
Most teachers say public K-12 education has gotten worse over the past 5 years

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