Teacher Wellness
Stress. Burnout. Long hours. Increasing demands. Insights into teachers’ mental and physical wellness and what schools can do
See also: School-Life Balance, Job Satisfaction, Mental Health, Health
The State of Teaching
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Teaching Profession
The Odds Are Against Teachers' Fitness Resolutions. But Here's the Good News
Teachers struggle to honor fitness resolutions but rack up major movement during school days.
Teaching Profession
'I Try to Really Push Through': Teachers Battle Sleep Deprivation
Many teachers say they get less than the recommended amount of sleep a night.
Teaching Profession
'Constant Juggling': Teachers Share the Job Stressors That Keep Them Up at Night
Most educators point to the intense workload that doesn't stop after the school day ends.
Teaching Profession
Do Cellphone Bans Curb Teacher Burnout?
Researchers examined the impact on teachers in two middle schools.
Teaching Profession
Letter to the Editor
How Teachers Can Take Care of Themselves
A retired teacher shares recommendations on setting healthy work-life boundaries.
Teaching Profession
For Teachers, Work-Life Boundaries Are Harder to Keep Than Ever
New surveys find teachers have less flexibility, more intrusive jobs than peers in other jobs.
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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.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
I Tied My Self-Worth to Teaching. That's Why I Had to Leave
Trying to be the perfect educator in my second year brought an insane amount of pressure.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Healthy Work-Life Boundaries: 4 Tips for Teachers
Here’s how to start planning now for taking care of yourself this school year, from a former teacher.
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.
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.
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.
Teaching Profession
Trump Looms Large as the Nation's Largest Teachers' Union Sets Its Priorities
During its annual meeting, the NEA strategized about its response to federal education policies.