Teacher Well-Being and Intentions to Leave: Findings from the 2023 State of the American Teacher Survey

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doan, Sy

Contributor:

Pandey, Rakesh

Steiner, Elizabeth D.

Woo, Ashley

Language:

English

Other Title:

Teacher Well-Being and Intentions to Leave

Place of Publication:

RAND Corporation 2023

Summary:

The well-being and mental health of kindergarten through grade 12 (K–12) public school teachers has been a topic of national concern during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In 2021 and 2022, teachers were twice as likely to report experiencing frequent job-related stress and difficulty coping with their job-related stress than the general population of working adults. Restoring teacher well-being could improve job performance and job satisfaction and boost retention for teachers of all backgrounds. Recent media reports suggest that many districts and schools across the country are implementing new programs — or expanding existing offerings — intended to reduce teacher stress and burnout and promote well-being and retention. This Data Note presents selected findings from the 2023 State of the American Teacher survey related to teacher well-being, the availability of mental health and well-being supports, and teachers' intentions to leave their current teaching jobs. The findings in this Data Note are descriptive and intended to inform federal, state, and local education leaders and policymakers about the state of the teacher workforce.