CEA Releases Annual Survey Showing Teachers Feel Burned Out, Underpaid
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Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias addresses the press on the south side of the state Capitol Building regarding the CEA’s annual members survey. Photo credit: Jamil Ragland, CTNewsJunkie
Problems with student behavior and lack of respect were also cited in the survey results.
By Jamil Ragland, CTNewsJunkie.com
The Connecticut Education Association (CEA) released its annual online survey Tuesday afternoon, and educators around the state revealed that they are suffering from burnout, low pay, and issues with student discipline.
“If you know a teacher, you know somebody who bought school supplies for another person’s child,” said Kate Dias, president of the CEA. “If you know a teacher, you know somebody who paid out of pocket to ensure that their classroom was welcoming and kind to their students. If you know a teacher, you know somebody who bought snacks to make sure students didn’t go hungry. These are the little things that are really big in terms of making our schools the place our students need them to be. But that burden can’t solely sit on the shoulders of our teachers.”
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