"Teacher Retention and Appreciation in Focus on National Teacher Appreciation Day"

Teachers across the US are leaving the profession in droves due to a national teacher shortage, behavioral issues by students, and moral dilemmas about politics in the classroom. The trend away from discipline in the classroom is the number one reason teachers are quitting. School board meetings have become battlegrounds between parents and school board officials, reigniting the debate over how much control parents should have over their children's education. School districts across the country have been struggling with an exodus of teachers since the pandemic, as teachers reported burnout stemming from the uncertainty during lockdowns. Teachers are being forced to adhere to political ideologies in the classroom, and many are opting out due to harassment and bullying.