March 18 2024- The statement highlights the increased attention on teachers, both in their professional roles and personal lives, amid ongoing debates about educators leaving the profession. Much of the focus is on teacher salaries, which have seen a decline over the past decade, with median earnings dropping by 4.4% for high school teachers and 8.4% for elementary and middle school teachers. Despite this decline, the job of teaching has not become easier, leading to feelings of being overworked and underpaid among educators. An anonymous teacher recently shared their experience with teacher advocate Lauren Lowder on TikTok, detailing how administrators demonstrated appreciation for their hard work. This example underscores the broader issue of educators feeling undervalued and deserving of better treatment.
