Still Another Survey Says Teachers Are Feeling Stressed, Discounted

This article finds me once again saddened by the state of education - its value and the emotional state of those who are working so hard to make education matter. Stay strong knowing that you are "Lifesavers" for students.  Kathy

By Madeline Will

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Although they find parts of their jobs immensely rewarding, many teachers feel ignored in education policy discussions and are frustrated with the constantly changing demands on them, a new survey finds.

"Listen to Us: Teacher Views and Voices," released last week by the nonprofit Center on Education Policy, is based on online interviews with a nationally representative sample of 3,328 public school teachers conducted late last year.

The report paints a picture of a profession that has become increasingly demanding and discouraging, leaving many teachers who entered the profession for mostly altruistic reasons feeling stressed and discounted.

"This is not a job where people are making huge amounts of money," Maria Ferguson, the center's executive director, said during a press call. "Sooner or later, you do have to wonder if this is a breaking point."

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