There ISN'T a "Teacher Shortage" in the United States

We only have a "shortage" of teachers who want to be treated like disposable objects.

There are plenty of wonderful and passionate #teachers out there who could be in the classroom educating our youth.

But they aren't there...and neither am I.

Around 3/4 of a million educators have left or retired early since January, 2020. Crippling #mentalhealth issues, #stress, and #burnout have paralyzed the profession.

It is no small wonder why the #transitioningteachers community has grown so large here on LinkedIn and other sites.

Podcasts (like our #breakingthefourthwall podcast I cohost with David), comedy tours, and support groups have sprung up to help teachers leave the public school system.

What we have is a critical #teacherrecruitment and #teacherretention problem...NOT a "shortage."

What can I say?

You reap what you sow.

#careerchange #edxit #personalgrowth