Education Next – Thomas Arnett
“Sometimes teaching feels like an impossible job. Today’s teachers perform a wide range of tasks, including supervising and instructing students five to six hours a day; creating lesson plans; grading papers; engaging in professional development; and taking up other school-related duties, such as coaching and advising student organizations. And as teachers feel the need to take on additional responsibilities—such as providing students with social and emotional support, building relationships with parents, and assisting students with the college application process—many teachers find themselves on a pathway to burnout. But it doesn’t have to be this way..”(more)