The title of the 2019 Phi Delta Kappa Poll of the Public’s Attitudes Toward the Public Schools of “Frustration in the Schools,” and the focus in much of the coverage has been on the results about teacher morale.

75% of teachers say schools in their community are underfunded.

50% of teachers have considered leaving the profession.

48% of teachers feel less valued by the community. (10% say they are valued “a great deal.”)

55% of teachers would not want their child to follow them into the profession.

The breakdown of the teachers who have seriously considered getting out cite reasons that are all inter-related.

Source: CURMUDGUCATION: “Tired Of Being Treated Like Dirt” Teacher Morale In The 2019 PDK Poll