Teacher Wellness
Stress. Burnout. Long hours. Increasing demands. Insights into teachers’ mental and physical wellness and what schools can do
See also: School-Life Balance, Job Satisfaction, Mental Health, Health
The State of Teaching, 2026
New national data on the teaching profession, vivid reporting from classrooms, and resources to help support this essential profession.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Dealing With Students' Mental Health Is Exacerbating Teachers' Own Challenges
The more mental health and behavioral supports teachers provide, the higher their own burnout risk.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
‘Can I Go to the Bathroom?’: How Even Teachers' Smallest Judgment Calls Add Up
Teaching is a constant exercise in emotional triage.
Teaching Profession
How Schools Can Help Support Postpartum Teachers
In an industry that provides little to no paid leave for parents, maternal mental health is a real concern.
School & District Management
How Can Principals Protect Teachers From Aggressive Behavior? Teachers Sound Off
Teachers say they need more support to handle angry parents and unruly students.
School & District Management
Teachers Are Facing More Aggression at Work. How Can Schools Protect Them?
Teachers feel less victimized when they have their principal's support
Teaching Profession
Talking About Menopause Is No Longer Taboo. Here's Why That's Good for Teachers
One estimate says that schools experience nearly $800 million in lost productivity annually because of the health issue.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
This Simple Ritual Grounded Me During a Tumultuous School Year
This teacher isn't sentimental, but she's glad she kept her students' thank-you notes.
Recruitment & Retention
Why Teachers Say They Leave the Profession—Or Say They Want to Quit
Here are some of the reasons listed in response to EdWeek questions on social media.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Q&A
'The Most Authentic English Class I've Ever Taught'
Emily Torres said the class has been the most meaningful teaching experience of her career.
Teaching Profession
More Teachers Name Classroom Management as a Job Stress Than Low Pay
A national survey highlights ongoing work and home pressures on educators.
Teaching
Opinion
Eat More Protein? Exercise More? Why Teachers Need Better Self-Care Advice
Many of us have heard the phrase “teacher tired,” but it’s worth naming what that actually means.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
We Studied How AI Shapes Teachers’ Well-Being. Here’s What We Found
Stop asking if AI will help teachers save time. Ask if it will make the job more sustainable.
School & District Management
What's Your Educator Wellness Score? Here's How to Find Out
We curated a fun way for you to take care of yourself as you worry about students, colleagues, and your school.
Teaching
Opinion
We Train Teachers to Deliver SEL. They Should Also Know How to Live It
Researchers share three practical moves that educators can start doing right now.