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Why are teachers Leave the Classroom: Burnout, Lack of Support, and Limited Autonomy

In this episode, I speak with dr. Tim Pressley & Dr. Heather Walter about their article “Why Teachers Leave: Insights from teachers leaving or preparing to leave the profession” from the January 2026 issue of Teaching and Teacher Education.

Teacher attrition is rising, and it’s not just about pay. In this episode of Twee Bat, we explore why teachers leave the profession, focusing on burnout, lack of administrative support for student behavior, and limited classroom autonomy. We discuss research and real-world examples, plus strategies schools can use to retain talented educators.

More than anything, though, this episode tells teachers who are struggling right now that they are not alone.