Top teachers across the country say they face major hurdles in the classroom -- including staffing shortages, the pinch of low pay and addressing students' mental health, a recent ABC survey found.
One theme was the need for more "respect and dignity" for educators.Lily Chris Photography via CCSSO
The two most common answers were meeting students' social, emotional and academic needs and solving the staffing shortage.like instruction on LGBTQ topics, book bans and the appropriateness of discussing critical race theory, the teachers instead pointed to student mental health, low pay and burnout as causes for concern.
"By building solid relationships and comprehensively investing in education, we have a better chance of ensuring that every student can achieve their full potential and contribute to the success of our society," wrote Alabama fifth-grade teacher Reggie LeDon White.Washington, D.C.'s Jermar Rountree, a health and physical education teacher and 2023 national finalist, explained that kids also need movement, which will help them handle their emotions.
Seven teacher of the year respondents -- from rural Alaska to New Jersey -- indicated they're feeling that strain.
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