‘It just builds up:’ Teacher explains burnout plaguing profession

(NewsNation) — It’s been a rough few years for teachers, with schools nationwide reporting burnout among their staff, spurring concerns about a shortage of educators for the upcoming school year.

A number of states have been issuing fewer teaching licenses, and many districts have had trouble filling vacancies for years, according to the Associated Press. Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue has gotten even worse. A survey conducted earlier this year by the National Education Association found 55% of members surveyed planned to leave the profession sooner than planned...