Teacher appreciation is a vital tool for improving teacher well-being. As the demands of teaching rise and shift, we are continuing to see an increase in teacher burnout and a decrease in teacher retention and recruitment, which indicate low teacher well-being.

Every year, much ink is spilled both in schools and in the media about how to improve academic outcomes for students. However, many of those conversations overlook one of the most critical factors in achieving those outcomes: student engagement.

There’s no doubt that stress and burnout are among the leading causes of teacher attrition, but thankfully, there are meaningful ways we can work together to combat this issue to keep life-changing teachers excited about staying in the classroom.

In urban public schools, educators are often navigating a complex mix of opportunity and challenge. Supporting teachers in urban public schools is about creating the right systems, tools, and culture so they can do their best work every day. When we get this right, the impact on students is profound.