Are you happy? |
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We've all heard the dishearting numbers on teacher burnout and the staggering attrition rate of the educators in their first five years. It got me wondering how happy those teacher are who stick with it.
When I was doing some research on the subject, I came upon a story that shows just how long teachers have been struggling to find recognition, a fair paycheck and happiness in teaching. A 1934 Times article reported that:
One-fourth of the unhappy teachers had been so from youth when they had wanted to run away from home. Thirty per cent of them felt that their jobs made them do things that hurt their consciences, and 40% thought there was too much politics in school work. Happy teachers, on the other hand, were more religious, less troubled by conscience and politics. More of them than of the malcontents were married.. And they averaged 7½ years older, 10 Ib. heavier. Read full article, including FDR New Deal references
The more things change, the more they stay the same .
Are you happy?
What do you think causes teachers to be uphappy? Share in the comments section.
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