Teachers are increasingly facing mental health challenges due to a changing educational environment. A study by Education Week shows that 8% of teachers leave the profession annually, with early-career educators particularly affected. Melissa Rose, a former teacher and administrator, highlighted the impact of COVID-19 and a cultural shift in education. A RAND Corporation study found that teachers’ well-being in 2024 is worse than that of similar working adults, a trend since 2021. Rose emphasized that a lack of support, including heavy workloads and limited preparation time, contributes to teachers’ struggles.
