Burning Out.
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| Title: | Burning Out. |
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| Authors: | HRUBY, CARRIE E.1 hrubycarrie@gmail.com |
| Source: | School Administrator. Jul2026, p6-9. 4p. 3 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Psychological burnout, *Corporate culture, *Compulsory education, *Career development, Employee well-being, Labor market, Employee retention, Organizational aims & objectives |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on addressing the systemic causes and hidden costs of burnout contributing to the employment crisis in K-12 education, as observed by a district superintendent. It emphasizes that burnout is not merely an individual weakness or a result of stress but a complex occupational phenomenon involving factors such as misalignment between job tasks and personal strengths, lack of recognition, micromanagement, and poor organizational culture. The superintendent advocates for systemic solutions including stay interviews, professional advancement programs, formal and informal recognition, reducing micromanagement, fostering inclusive work communities, and reconnecting employees with their core values and strengths. These strategies aim to create supportive environments that sustain educator well-being and retention beyond traditional self-care approaches. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on addressing the systemic causes and hidden costs of burnout contributing to the employment crisis in K-12 education, as observed by a district superintendent. It emphasizes that burnout is not merely an individual weakness or a result of stress but a complex occupational phenomenon involving factors such as misalignment between job tasks and personal strengths, lack of recognition, micromanagement, and poor organizational culture. The superintendent advocates for systemic solutions including stay interviews, professional advancement programs, formal and informal recognition, reducing micromanagement, fostering inclusive work communities, and reconnecting employees with their core values and strengths. These strategies aim to create supportive environments that sustain educator well-being and retention beyond traditional self-care approaches. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00366439 |
