As the new school year begins, a shocking study finds that almost two-thirds of Texas teachers seriously considered leaving education for good at the end of the 2023-24 school year!
The Texas State Teachers Association surveyed 840 teacher members of its organization as part of a study in collaboration with Sam Houston State University. The survey found that 65% of teachers considered leaving the profession last spring, according to a press release from the association.
These teachers are discouraged, but they can have a significant impact on our students if they stay and teach, so let's pray this prayer I found in Crosswalk.
A Prayer For Our Teachers:
Heavenly Father,
Grant our teachers an abundance of Your wisdom. Prepare their hearts to welcome and love our loved ones, and may we make sure to show them love and respect in return. Give them grace as they help students who aren’t thriving, courage to say what needs to be said, tools and knowledge on how and when to speak love, and strength when they feel weak. When they feel unseen, remind them that no moment goes unnoticed. They are shaping the future in one million small - yet incredibly important - ways every day. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of learning they share with our children. Bless them, Lord, and may they see even just a glimpse of how their faithfulness will forever impact generations to come. Help them to find the zeal that lead them into teaching in the first place.
In Jesus precious name. Amen!