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Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon

There's a lot of evidence that indicates that teacher morale has been declining nationwide and is at, by some measures, the lowest point in recent memory. California teachers scored 16 on the Teacher Morale Index, which is based on three questions from the Education Week survey. The morale score for U.S. teachers overall was 13.

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fromFortune

1 week ago

The average American teacher makes $72,000, but one in three are so broke they're taking on side hustles like Uber driving | Fortune

Teachers earn above-median salaries but face financial strain due to inflation erosion, student debt, and out-of-pocket classroom expenses, forcing 62% to work additional jobs.

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fromIndependent

5 months ago

Teacher forced to leave career he 'loved' to afford renting in Dublin

Budget 2026 should create a clear pathway for renters toward home ownership to prevent skilled teachers from leaving the profession due to unaffordable Dublin rents.

fromIndependent

5 months ago

'Stressful situation' - teacher forced to leave career he 'loved' to afford renting in Dublin

John Conlon wants Budget 2026 to offer renters a pathway to home-ownership A Dublin renter had to leave his career in teaching in order to afford renting in the capital. Athlone man John Conlon (30) holds a first-class master's degree in education, a sector that is struggling to maintain its workforce, but has moved into the field of recruitment.