From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, November 22, 2022, by Maureen Downey
A new report echoes what Georgia educators have long lamented: Teaching has lost its luster.
The working paper from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University charts the state of the U.S. K-12 teaching profession over the last half century by examining prestige, interest among students, preparation for entry and job satisfaction. The damning conclusion: The current state of the teaching profession is at or near its lowest levels in 50 years.