2/15/22 - New Survey By Michigan Educators

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7:18 AM

Michigan educators have major concerns over an educator shortage that's predicted for the state.

-- The Michigan Education Association released its findings from a survey of more than 2,600 public school employees Monday.

According to the survey, the vast majority said the state’s educator shortage and its impact on students is the most pressing issue facing Michigan schools.

The key findings of the survey include:

91% said they were extremely or very concerned about the educator shortage, followed by concerns about student behavior and mental health (88%) and teacher and staff pay and benefits (84%).
One-in-five teachers expects to leave education for another career in the next two to three years, an increase of 9% since August. Another 14% plan to retire.

Detailed survey results

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