By Mike Teng
08/04/2023- Edtech Digest
The current teacher shortage is a great example of what can happen when entrenched models of how schools should operate are unable to react quickly enough. Teachers are leaving the profession in record numbers. A lack of pay, lingering stress from the pandemic, and greater pressure to make students succeed are all contributing to higher levels of burnout. At the same time, there is no relief. And as permanent teachers leave, there is a parallel substitute teacher shortage, creating more stress for the teachers who remain in schools.
Of course, nothing can replace the effectiveness of high-quality teaching, but new technology solutions can help districts and schools shift current practices in novel ways…Read Mike’s full article on Edtech Digest here.