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Less than half of teachers feel job is worth the stress, Education Department says

Issues like student behavior, classroom distractions and low pay are taking a toll on teachers.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, many teachers already feel demoralized and exhausted. 

Teaching has never been easy, but now, teachers face a growing number of trials and tribulations. Let's connect the dots. 

Issues like student behavior, distractions in class, low pay and navigating the complex world of AI are taking a toll on educators. According to the Department of Education, just 42% of teachers believe their job is worth the stress. That's down 75% from just eight years ago. 

In those reports, teachers cite a sudden rise in student behavior and mental health challenges as the root cause of their burnout. One teacher told the Wall Street Journal he feels less like a teacher and more like a babysitter. 

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With so many teachers leaving the profession, and many more burned out, it's having a tremendous impact on how students are learning. Schools now struggle to handle student challenges, including learning loss and absenteeism, with no clear end in sight. 

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