Too often, schools fail to recognize other elements of the teaching environment that influence teacher burnout and compassion fatigue

6 ways administrators can address teacher burnout in their schools


Too often, schools fail to recognize other elements of the teaching environment that influence teacher burnout and compassion fatigue

The significant negative impact of the pandemic on educators is no secret. Teacher burnout is at an all-time high, self-care techniques are feeling futile, violence against teachers is on the rise and verbal abuse by parents is increasing. Fears about lost learning and teacher resignation continue to dominate the news.

During a recent meeting with a group of educators, I recalled the stress from the last two years accompanied by decades of pressure our systems have placed on an already weary profession. “Teachers need to give themselves some grace,” said Tamara Cervantes, a principal/director. “We are all under pressure to perform under all the administrative demands, and we underestimate our limitations. We forget we are human.”

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