Survey Indicates Teacher Morale Continues to Suffer
Findings from the third annual Merrimack College Teacher Survey indicate teacher morale continues to suffer.
Conducted online from January 25 to March 11, 2024, the survey gathered responses from 1,487 public school teachers nationwide. Compared to last year, teachers’ mental health has worsened, and they are less satisfied with their jobs. Only 18 percent of respondents indicated they were “very satisfied” with their jobs.
Additional findings of note include:
- Forty-eight (48) percent of those surveyed said their own mental health and wellness had a negative impact on their teaching and professional growth. Among Gen Z respondents (age 27 and younger), the percentage is 68 percent.
- Half of public school teachers surveyed perceive there to be minimal programming to support employees’ mental health and wellness. Twenty-two (22) percent perceive no programming or effort at all.
- Administrator and district support — including a pay raise or bonus, autonomy in the classroom, time to collaborate, and support in handling student misbehavior — impacts well-being.
Download the Third Annual Merrimack College Teacher Survey 2024 Results: The Teachers are Not All Right via the EducationWeek website.
The following HRX articles are available for information on how HR can support staff well-being:
Sarah James
Sarah James joined HR Services in 2019. Prior to that, she worked at a Central Texas school district for 11 years. She is responsible for managing web content, HR Services articles, HRX newsletter, social media accounts, and marketing efforts.
James has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Concordia University Texas in Austin.
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