Center for the Transformation of Schools

The results are in: CA’s teachers are “stressed”, “exhausted”, & “overwhelmed”. A survey of more than 4,600 current teachers in California finds that while teachers enter the profession to help students and make a difference, many teachers today are feeling acute levels of stress, job dissatisfaction, and are considering leaving the profession. The findings underscore significant challenges to teacher retention and the recruitment and preparation of aspiring teachers, especially teachers of color. Voices from the Classroom: Developing a Strategy for Teacher Retention and Recruitment, details results from a quantitative survey of 4,632 current TK-12th grade teachers in California conducted by Hart Research Associates on behalf of CTS and CTA. The report also includes insights from in-depth interviews with former and aspiring teachers who have taught or plan to teach in California. The survey results reveal alarming findings related to job satisfaction and future outlook, teacher retention, and diversity & inclusion within the school work environment. Learn more on the CTS website.