Teachers in the U.S. often work in uncertain if not life-threatening environments, as they’re faced with an ongoing pandemic and a record number of school shootings. While the demand for teachers is only growing, these educators are in dire need of support — and some states offer more than others.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3% of public school teachers and staff have left education in the last two years. Meanwhile, in a survey by the National Education Association 55% of teachers shared that they will leave their field sooner than planned, exacerbating the existing teacher shortage. Many teachers are at the end of their rope and in need of better opportunities, better career prospects and better annual salaries, says Jill Gonzalez, an analyst at personal finance resource WalletHub.
