Flexibility and Teamwork Are Key to Rebuilding Teacher Confidence, Morale
Date postedMay 11, 2026
By Sarah D. Sparks, The State of Teaching (from April 16, 2026)
When it comes to improving teacher morale, consistent teamwork—and a little bit of grace—matters more than performative support. Education Week’s 2026 State of Teaching survey found that teacher morale nationwide had fallen slightly since the previous year. Practitioners at an Education Week symposium on teacher morale here on Tuesday said leaders who want to keep happy teachers need to address work-life balance and classroom climate.