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A study published in May 2024 ranked every U.S. state by how good it is to its population of professional educators.
Forbes Advisor used a series of factors to determine the best and worst states to be a professional educator in 2024. The ranking included variables such as: “average teaching salaries, average starting salaries, retirement scores, public school enrollment fluctuations and forecasts, per-student spending and housing costs.”
The top 5 best states are: Washington, Utah, Minnesota, Virginia and Massachusetts. The top 5 worst states are: Missouri, New Mexico, Kentucky, West Virginia and Mississippi. (TAKE A POLL: Do You Feel That Your Basic Needs (Food, Shelter, and Safety) Are Adequately Met?)
Risks For Teachers & Issues With Online?
“Teachers are at high risk for burnout. They may experience excessive stress from being held responsible for their students’ academic progress, pressure to achieve better educational outcomes and student behavior problems. In addition, the Covid-19 pandemic brought on new challenges with the sudden implementation of remote learning without sufficient preparation or resources for teachers,” Forbes Advisor wrote in their analysis. (TAKE A POLL: Do You Feel Your Community is Supportive and Inclusive?)
While many teachers and students enjoy remote learning, some area concerned that technological and financial issues may hinder the ability to accurately educate children. In early 2024, snowstorms in New York City led to major glitches, suggesting online learning platforms are just as at-risk of a snow day as in-person learners.
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