4 easy ways to support teachers this school year

The school year is just beginning across the Carolinas, and we're getting some insight into how tough it is to be a teacher.

An AdoptAClassroom.org survey of more than 4,600 pre-K through 12th grade teachers at public, private and charter schools paints a grim picture. The survey asked teachers a variety of questions to get a better understanding of the profession and how it changed during the 2021-22 school year.

Of those surveyed, 81% said the overall workload has increased and 80% said they’re spending more time addressing students’ mental health.

Nearly three-quarters of teachers (71%) reported spending more of their own money on classroom materials last year than the previous year. More than ever, teachers say they need the backing and encouragement of the communities they serve.

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