From threats to physical attacks, teachers, many times have to deal with a lot inside the classroom.
Violence, however, isn’t the only stressor.
The pandemic continues to put a strain on teachers. Many educators tell News 3 they’re putting in extra hours and are burnt out which goes hand-in-hand with the teacher shortage.
Conor Collins is a Newport News high school educator and a member of the district’s education association. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Collins said he’s noticed many teachers are under more stress, taking on more duties while juggling bigger class sizes as school districts across the board deal with staffing shortages.
