I’ll predict career burnout being the big deal in five years as 35-year old teachers just get a doctor’s note and go on some one-year sabbatical. Most are just baby-sitters now for immature kids.
I know everyone says how wonderful things are for teachers which is crap. I suppose if you are at 30-years and a rich school district where parents care, you are great. But southern states that are poor! Florida starts their teachers at 37K. After federal taxes, medical, dentist, and 401k contributions, they bring home 1,000 every two weeks. 2 grand a month is not a lot even for Florida. However most think they are rich. So ridiculous.
Wife and I have a combined total of seventy years in the classroom.We would never choose teaching today in light of the total disrespet from parents students and administration as well as the government dictating lesson plans.