Help Prevent Teacher Burnout

Teachers are normally an incredibly resilient group. Unfortunately, these are not normal times.

recent Gallup survey found that 44% of US teachers now report feeling “always” or “very often” burned out — a much higher percentage than any other profession (including medical professionals). The combination of students’ increased social and emotional needs, extra duties, major staff shortages, and more … plus an increasing lack of respect for educators (primarily driven by talk show hosts and self-serving politicians who thrive on manufactured outrage) … has led to record numbers of teachers leaving the profession.

This article offers some important tips on how you can support your teachers and reduce burnout. It can help you combat negative stereotypes and ensure that your teachers receive recognition for their valuable work! 

Four “Must-Do’s” for Principals

“There is no magic characteristic or tendency that leads people to become the perfect principal. But there are four things all empowered principals do that set them apart from the rest of their colleagues” (Caposey, 2021).

It’s important to note, however, that while these four characteristics are relatively simple, they can be very difficult to implement. In this article, Caposey explains how to address each of these areas effectively.

PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, consultant, and the author of eight books. He currently serves as the superintendent of schools for the nationally recognized Meridian CUSD 223 in Northwest Illinois.