As Pandemic Upends Teaching, Fewer Students Want to Pursue It

Teaching has long been a career known for its low pay and taxing working conditions. The pandemic has only exacerbated this situation. For these reasons, it is not surprising that aspiring teachers are reconsidering their career paths. Between 2006 and 2019, the number of education degrees dropped by 22%. The solution is clear: teachers need more support.

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Disruptions to education during the pandemic are turning people away from a profession that was already struggling to attract new recruits.

By Emma Goldberg, New York Times | 3/27/2021

The pandemic has profoundly disrupted education, leaving teachers concerned for their health and often scrambling to balance multiple unfamiliar modes of learning. Read Full Article