Why a post-pandemic generation in the US is choosing to become teachers despite burnout, low pay and systemic strain

Despite long-running narratives of decline, new data suggests a quiet shift in US teaching. Applications to training programmes have risen sharply, driven by young graduates seeking purpose, stability and human connection after the pandemic. However, high burnout, weak retention and chronic underfunding continue to threaten whether this renewed interest can translate into lasting reform.

Why a post-pandemic generation in the US is choosing to become teachers despite burnout, low pay and systemic strain
Despite long-running narratives of decline, new data suggests a quiet shift in US teaching. Applications to training programmes have risen sharply, driven by young graduates seeking purpose, stability and human connection after the pandemic. However, high burnout, weak retention and chronic underfunding continue to threaten whether this renewed interest can translate into lasting reform.

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