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The Quiet Crisis in Classrooms: Why Teachers Are Leaving | The World Room
In this episode of The World Room, host Kerry Fowler explores the quiet but devastating crisis of teacher retention in classrooms across the United Kingdom and beyond. This is not a story about political blame or isolated incidents, but a deep dive into the human emergency facing educators who are leaving the profession in record numbers. We examine why nearly half of teaching staff are considering quitting within the next five years, moving past statistics to reveal the emotional labor, bureaucratic burnout, and systemic neglect that drive dedicated professionals out of schools. If you are a…
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