How to Support Teachers

How to Support Teachers ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL Being a teacher can be difficult: low pay, long hours, and the many challenges students bring into the classroom. VERY IMPORTANT If our teachers are going to be effective educators, we need to do a better job keeping them happy. But what would teachers like to change to make their work life better? These are some of their responses. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL 49 Due to rounding, all percentages may not add to 100. | TIME FOR TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE 1. 12 40 10 3. 41 10 2 ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY 28 141 CURRICULUM AND 35 54 3 TEACHING RESOURCES 68 45 42 13 44 36 HIGHER SALARIES 45 43 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP 12 .COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 14 17 38 36 40 45 CLEAN AND SAFE \BUILDING CONDITIONS 35 40 PAY TIED TO PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO PERSONAL & SCHOOL GOALS 18 | CAREERS IN THE CLASSROOM, / LIKE MENTOR TEACHING A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND KISS ME I'M POLISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. SOURCE: PRIMARY SOURCES: AMERICA'S TEACHERS ON AMERICA'S SCHOOLS How to Support Teachers ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL Being a teacher can be difficult: low pay, long hours, and the many challenges students bring into the classroom. VERY IMPORTANT If our teachers are going to be effective educators, we need to do a better job keeping them happy. But what would teachers like to change to make their work life better? These are some of their responses. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL 49 Due to rounding, all percentages may not add to 100. | TIME FOR TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE 1. 12 40 10 1 2 3. 41 10 ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY 28 141 CURRICULUM AND 35 54 3 TEACHING RESOURCES 68 45 42 6 13 44 36 HIGHER SALARIES 45 43 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP 12 .COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 14 17 38 36 40 45 CLEAN AND SAFE \BUILDING CONDITIONS 35 40 PAY TIED TO PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO PERSONAL & SCHOOL GOALS 18 | CAREERS IN THE CLASSROOM, / LIKE MENTOR TEACHING A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND KISS ME I'M POLISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. SOURCE: PRIMARY SOURCES: AMERICA'S TEACHERS ON AMERICA'S SCHOOLS How to Support Teachers ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL Being a teacher can be difficult: low pay, long hours, and the many challenges students bring into the classroom. VERY IMPORTANT If our teachers are going to be effective educators, we need to do a better job keeping them happy. But what would teachers like to change to make their work life better? These are some of their responses. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL 49 Due to rounding, all percentages may not add to 100. | TIME FOR TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE 1. 12 40 10 1 2 3. 41 10 ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY 28 141 CURRICULUM AND 35 54 3 TEACHING RESOURCES 68 45 42 6 13 44 36 HIGHER SALARIES 45 43 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP 12 .COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 14 17 38 36 40 45 CLEAN AND SAFE \BUILDING CONDITIONS 35 40 PAY TIED TO PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO PERSONAL & SCHOOL GOALS 18 | CAREERS IN THE CLASSROOM, / LIKE MENTOR TEACHING A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND KISS ME I'M POLISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. SOURCE: PRIMARY SOURCES: AMERICA'S TEACHERS ON AMERICA'S SCHOOLS How to Support Teachers ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL Being a teacher can be difficult: low pay, long hours, and the many challenges students bring into the classroom. VERY IMPORTANT If our teachers are going to be effective educators, we need to do a better job keeping them happy. But what would teachers like to change to make their work life better? These are some of their responses. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL 49 Due to rounding, all percentages may not add to 100. | TIME FOR TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE 1. 12 40 10 1 2 3. 41 10 ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY 28 141 CURRICULUM AND 35 54 3 TEACHING RESOURCES 68 45 42 6 13 44 36 HIGHER SALARIES 45 43 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP 12 .COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 14 17 38 36 40 45 CLEAN AND SAFE \BUILDING CONDITIONS 35 40 PAY TIED TO PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO PERSONAL & SCHOOL GOALS 18 | CAREERS IN THE CLASSROOM, / LIKE MENTOR TEACHING A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND KISS ME I'M POLISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. SOURCE: PRIMARY SOURCES: AMERICA'S TEACHERS ON AMERICA'S SCHOOLS How to Support Teachers ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL Being a teacher can be difficult: low pay, long hours, and the many challenges students bring into the classroom. VERY IMPORTANT If our teachers are going to be effective educators, we need to do a better job keeping them happy. But what would teachers like to change to make their work life better? These are some of their responses. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL 49 Due to rounding, all percentages may not add to 100. | TIME FOR TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE 1. 12 40 10 1 2 3. 41 10 ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY 28 141 CURRICULUM AND 35 54 3 TEACHING RESOURCES 68 45 42 6 13 44 36 HIGHER SALARIES 45 43 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP 12 .COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 14 17 38 36 40 45 CLEAN AND SAFE \BUILDING CONDITIONS 35 40 PAY TIED TO PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO PERSONAL & SCHOOL GOALS 18 | CAREERS IN THE CLASSROOM, / LIKE MENTOR TEACHING A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND KISS ME I'M POLISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. SOURCE: PRIMARY SOURCES: AMERICA'S TEACHERS ON AMERICA'S SCHOOLS How to Support Teachers ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL Being a teacher can be difficult: low pay, long hours, and the many challenges students bring into the classroom. VERY IMPORTANT If our teachers are going to be effective educators, we need to do a better job keeping them happy. But what would teachers like to change to make their work life better? These are some of their responses. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL 49 Due to rounding, all percentages may not add to 100. | TIME FOR TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE 1. 12 40 10 1 2 3. 41 10 ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY 28 141 CURRICULUM AND 35 54 3 TEACHING RESOURCES 68 45 42 6 13 44 36 HIGHER SALARIES 45 43 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP 12 .COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 14 17 38 36 40 45 CLEAN AND SAFE \BUILDING CONDITIONS 35 40 PAY TIED TO PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO PERSONAL & SCHOOL GOALS 18 | CAREERS IN THE CLASSROOM, / LIKE MENTOR TEACHING A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND KISS ME I'M POLISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. SOURCE: PRIMARY SOURCES: AMERICA'S TEACHERS ON AMERICA'S SCHOOLS How to Support Teachers ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL Being a teacher can be difficult: low pay, long hours, and the many challenges students bring into the classroom. VERY IMPORTANT If our teachers are going to be effective educators, we need to do a better job keeping them happy. But what would teachers like to change to make their work life better? These are some of their responses. SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL 49 Due to rounding, all percentages may not add to 100. | TIME FOR TEACHERS TO COLLABORATE 1. 12 40 10 1 2 3. 41 10 ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY 28 141 CURRICULUM AND 35 54 3 TEACHING RESOURCES 68 45 42 6 13 44 36 HIGHER SALARIES 45 43 SUPPORTIVE LEADERSHIP 12 .COLLEGIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT 14 17 38 36 40 45 CLEAN AND SAFE \BUILDING CONDITIONS 35 40 PAY TIED TO PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT IS RELEVANT TO PERSONAL & SCHOOL GOALS 18 | CAREERS IN THE CLASSROOM, / LIKE MENTOR TEACHING A COLLABORATION BETWEEN GOOD AND KISS ME I'M POLISH, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. SOURCE: PRIMARY SOURCES: AMERICA'S TEACHERS ON AMERICA'S SCHOOLS