What are challenges and barriers for new teachers?
Profession not valued or respected
Narratives of teaching in the public square
Culture / climate
False expectations  (priorities vs. everyday needs; putting out fires)
Top down decision making
Increasing number of certification exams***
Cost of certification tests for students***
Extra duties*/societal based tasks teachers are now accountable for
Increased paperwork
Lunch and additional duties needed to be performed at the school site
Social/emotional learning
Overwhelmed
STAAR accountability pressure in addition to all other impacts
Trauma drills
Substitute shortages
Lack of support from mentor teachers, administration, and families
Resources (lack thereof)
Differences in Curriculum
Compensation and benefits*
CST struggle with non pay for 14 weeks or quitting a job

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