ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new survey shows many Albuquerque teachers are feeling burned out and enduring physical abuse from kids. The Albuquerque Teachers’ Federation (ATF) is pressing the district to fix these ongoing issues.
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Poor work-life balance, feeling unheard, and a lack of clear direction. That’s what many teachers within Albuquerque Public Schools said they have to deal with. Some even took their issues directly to the school board Wednesday night. One teacher during public comment said, “The survey makes it clear that educators across the district are saying the workload is too high, expectations are unclear, and the support is not there.”
Earlier this month, the Albuquerque Teachers’ Federation released findings from a recent survey. About 30% of teachers participated in the survey, but many who did said they felt overwhelmed and exhausted. “We asked the question, what do you think has changed over the last five years that makes your work life more difficult? And the answer is more paperwork that doesn’t have to do with the work that they’re doing,” said Ellen Bernstein, ATF president…