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Reading this article is a stark reminder of the immense pressures placed on our educators, who are entrusted with the crucial task of shaping our future leaders. It’s disheartening to see that despite their pivotal role in society, teachers are often overwhelmed with excessive workloads that extend far beyond the classroom. These are the individuals who mold our next generation, yet they are frequently left unsupported, their contributions undervalued. The release of CommuniKids has the potential to revolutionize this dynamic globally. 🌍 By creating an environment where students are more engaged and teachers’ workloads are significantly reduced, we can foster a much-needed sense of balance and well-being among educators. Happier students, coupled with a reduced workload, will lead to happier teachers, ultimately brightening the future for all. ☀️ Key Findings from Recent Research: 🧐 👩🏿🏫 Most teachers feel overworked: During the 2022–2023 school year, teachers worked more hours per week, on average, than working adults — 53 hours compared with 46. 👩🏽🏫 On average, teachers reported working 15 hours per week longer than required by contract. 👩🏫 One out of every four hours that teachers worked per week, on average, was uncompensated. 👩🏾🏫 Perhaps as a result, only 24 percent of teachers were satisfied with the total number of hours they work per week, compared with 55 percent of the general working adult population. 👩🏻🏫 Most teachers feel underpaid: Only 34 percent of teachers said that their base salary was adequate, compared with 61 percent of working adults. 👩🏿🏫 Teachers who said that their base salary was inadequate desired, on average, a $17,000 increase in base pay. 👩🏼🏫 Teachers in high cost-of-living areas desired higher base salaries, on average, than their counterparts. Recent gains in racial and ethnic diversity in the teacher workforce could be in jeopardy — 👩🏽🏫 Black teachers reported working more hours per week and were less satisfied than White teachers with their base salary. 👩🏾🏫 Black teachers were more likely than White teachers to consider leaving their jobs. 👩🏼🏫 Teacher dissatisfaction with hours, salary, and working conditions appears to drive poor well-being and lead teachers to consider leaving their jobs. 👩🏿🏫 Pay increases alone – without improvements in teachers’ working hours or conditions—are unlikely to induce large shifts in teachers’ well-being or intentions to leave. This transformation is not just a possibility; it’s a necessity if we are to honor the vital role teachers play in our society and ensure a brighter future for generations to come. 💫 https://lnkd.in/gEzrER7V
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3moHeidi Kaye I am going to refer you to Rebecca-kay Francis - she is building a portal to connect educators to teachers to students …… cutting edge innovation and seems to solve a big problem that you have so clearly identified !!