Understanding Teacher Stress in an Age of Accountability (PB)

School districts today face increasing calls for accountability during a time when budgets are stretched and students’ needs have become increasingly complex. The teacher’s responsibility is to educate younger people, but now more than ever, teachers face demands on a variety of fronts. In addition to teaching academic content, schools are responsible for students’ performance on state—wide tests. They are also asked to play an increasingly larger role in children’s well—being, including th...