131. How can teachers maintain their passion for the profession? with 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson

Teachers are leaving the profession in droves amid rising school violence, controversies, and burnout. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly half of public education employees leaving the profession are not retiring or being laid off—they are resigning. This trend is worsening the already significant teacher shortage across the country. What can teachers do to keep themselves and their students engaged? How can we attract new educators to the profession? And how can teachers combat burnout and maintain their passion for teaching? In this episode, Rebecka Peterson joins Kevin to share how she maintains her passion for teaching and how we can encourage other educators to join the profession.