Teacher Burnout How to prevent it in your school
According to research by Gallup, 44% of K–12 education employees are burnt out and 35% of college and university employees feel the same way.
On top of affecting educators’ mental health, burnout is often associated with high teacher turnover. In a 2022 National Education Association (NEA) report, 55% of teachers planned on leaving sooner than anticipated because of the pandemic, and nearly all respondents agreed burnout and stress from the pandemic were the most serious problems they faced.
But what can HR professionals in K–12 schools and higher education do about this crucial issue? In this article, BambooHR explores the symptoms of burnout and some of the best burnout prevention strategies school administrators, HR professionals, and teachers can use to protect themselves and their schools.