This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose Horace Mann.
In spring 2025, Horace Mann fielded a survey of U.S. educators, including public school K-12 teachers, administrators and support personnel, revealing 58% of educators surveyed are considering leaving the profession in the next three years. This creates a cycle of teacher attrition and staffing shortages, which then leads to a higher workload for teachers asked to “fill in.” In report below, Horace Mann shares the top four suggestions to improve educator well-being. By taking a critical look at teacher workload and support, administrators have the opportunity to bolster school culture and climate through increased teacher well-being and staff retention.
