Why Teachers are Leaving: And why you don't have to be one of them.

Teaching is a very hard job, and it's not always easy! Sometimes, classrooms can get a little chaotic, which makes it hard to learn and have fun.

• Classroom Control is Super Important: When teachers have a good plan for keeping the class calm, it helps everyone learn better. It's like a superpower that helps everyone focus.
• What does it look like? Classroom control is things like keeping students from being disruptive, making sure everyone can focus, and making sure everyone is safe.
• It’s not just about lesson plans: Teachers spend lots of time making exciting lesson plans, but if the class is too noisy, no one can learn. It's like having a great game but no one can hear the rules.
• Teachers Face Big Challenges: Did you know that almost half of all teachers quit before they have taught for five years? That's a lot of teachers leaving! One of the main reasons is that keeping a class focused and well-behaved is really, really hard. It’s not that they don't know the lessons, it’s that they struggle to keep students engaged and focused.
• Why are Teachers Leaving? The biggest struggle for teachers is managing the classroom. They often feel like they don't have enough help from their principals when students misbehave. Sometimes, teachers feel like they have too many extra responsibilities. Also, the amount of pay might not seem fair when they are dealing with a lot of misbehavior.
• Everyone Needs to Help: A classroom is like a team, and everyone needs to do their part. When students are respectful, follow the rules, and try to stay focused, it helps the teacher teach and makes it more fun for everyone.

By understanding these challenges, we can all work together to make our classrooms better places for learning and fun and you can make this job a career. 

To watch my video in which I discuss this in more detail click on the image above.