Overall, K-12 employees general satisfaction with their employers sank to 44% in October from 69% in March 2020, according to a report from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence. Of the roughly 3.5 million full- and part-time public school teachers, more than one-third, or 38%, said that working during the pandemic has made them consider changing jobs.
At the college level, even more about 55% of faculty have seriously considered changing careers or retiring early, according to a separate report from Fidelity Investments and The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The last 11 months have taken an emotional toll on teachers across the board, the report found. Yet, women, in particular, were more likely to feel overworked and overwhelmed as a result of the pandemic, in part, because they are also more likely to manage additional childcare responsibilities at home.
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FAQs: What Chicago teachers should know before going on strike
FAQs: What Chicago teachers should know before going on strike Chicago Teachers Union is poised to go on strike for the fourth time in nine years. Here’s what Chicago Public Schools teachers need to know before joining a strike.
Chicago Public Schools teachers are facing a weighty decision: honor the potentially illegal strike and face discipline by the school district, or report to school and face discipline by the Chicago Teachers Union.
Here are answers to commonly asked questions to guide teachers in making the decision that is best for them.
Chicago teachers refusing to return to school face discipline, up to firing
Chicago teachers refusing to return to school face discipline, up to firing The Chicago Teachers Union is encouraging Chicago Public School teachers to “take action” against the school district, but the union’s agenda risks teachers’ jobs without backing by science or law.
Chicago Public Schools students haven’t been in a classroom for 10 months. Pre-kindergarten and some special education students are slated to return Jan. 11, with elementary students returning Feb. 1.
But conflicts between the district and the union representing teachers are further jeopardizing their educations.
Approximately 5,000 CPS teachers were set to return to their buildings Jan. 4 to prepare for the Jan. 11 return of pre-kindergarten and special education students. But half stayed home amid claims by the Chicago Teachers Union that schools weren’t safe.