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A crisis is growing among our nation’s educators. Mental health stressors, lack of in-class support, fears of safety, and increased risks for certain physical ailments are putting added stress on teachers, and in turn, contributing to higher rates of burnout and attrition.

There is an urgent need for improved wellness-focused benefits tailored to the challenges educators face. For benefits brokers and advisors, this presents an opportunity to play a critical role in reshaping how districts approach teacher wellbeing to improve talent retention and educational stability.

Teachers are at their breaking point

Teachers are the backbone of our education system, yet they face unprecedented levels of stress, making it one of the most at-risk professions in the U.S. for burnout and high levels of turnover.

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