Teacher Burnout Is Surging—And It All Boils Down to One Issue
And it's not pay.
Kelly Treleaven
Kelly Treleaven taught middle school English in Houston and wrote about it as Love, Teach at loveteachblog.com. Her writing on education has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and on Good Morning America. You can order her book here or follow her on Instagram. Also, you can sign up for her daily newsletter for secondary teachers (Today at We Are Teachers—Secondary Edition) or weekly newsletter with funny stuff and advice (Humor + News). She holds a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master's in Creative Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Help! I Can’t Afford To Keep Teaching
I hate that money might push me out of a career I love, but I don’t see another option.
Help! I’m the Target of Parent Gossip—What Should I Do?
It's not just hurtful—it's making it harder to build trust with families.
Help! I’m Weeks Behind the Curriculum Pacing Guide
My students need way more time, but I don't want to get in trouble for falling behind.
Help! Should Student Conferences Be All Sunshine?
We've been told to let parents enjoy "a celebration of their child."
Help! The G/T Kids at My School Get All the Perks—It’s So Unfair
It hurts to watch my gen ed students go without.
Help! My Admin Promised Support—But I’m Totally on My Own
None of the support I was promised at my interview has materialized.
Help! My Best Friend’s Child Is in My Class This Year … and He’s Unbelievably Annoying
Should I downplay his behavior to avoid hurting her feelings?
Help! Should I Go Into School Leadership or Run the Other Way?
I don’t want to leave the classroom just to drown in bureaucracy.
Help! A Student Made a Racist Comment—Why Am I the Only One Doing Something About It?
All my admin said was, "We'll keep an eye on it."
Help! I’m Just Not Equipped To Help My Hurting Students
How do I show up for them in a real way without burning out myself?
Help! How Do I Squash Low-Level Disruptions Without Feeling Like a Villain?
I feel like I’m spending all my energy being “strict,” which isn’t me.
Help! AI Cheating in School Is Out of Control—and No One Has My Back
It feels like I'm expected to police cheating on my own.
Help! I’m Done Chasing Parents Who Don’t Want To Be Involved
How do I stop wasting emotional energy on parents who just don't care?
Help! A Student Posted a Video of Me Without My Knowledge or Permission
When I brought it up to my principal, I got a lukewarm response. Should I push back?
Help! I’m Sick of the Candy Culture at School
It’s teaching kids to expect treats for basic behavior instead of developing genuine self-discipline.
