What’s Missing in Professional Development and Educator Preparation

Featured Guest Article Published by The Learning Scientists

In this guest article, Katrina G. Huels discusses how educators are prepared for the technical demands of their work, yet the emotional and psychological demands of the profession are still largely treated as something they should manage on their own. She examines the consequences of that gap, including educator burnout, attrition, and the strain placed on classroom functioning and student outcomes.

The article draws on research demonstrating that core professional skills can be intentionally developed to effectively manage the stress and fatigue that are central to the educators' roles. Katrina makes the case that this kind of training is a necessary investment in professional effectiveness, retention, and the sustainability of the education workforce.

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