Shari learned about the educator well-being survey in the summer of 2022, when CTU members participated in well-being professional development with Educators Thriving through an AFT grant.

The New Haven Federation of Teachers (NHFT) received an AFT grant to support educator well-being in the summer of 2022.

“We had an increasing number of members saying, ‘We’re tapped out, burned out, and need support,’ ” said Stacey.

Long-term goals completed in the 2023-24 school year included increased access and participation in Educators Thriving.

It turns out educator well-being can be measured, assessed, and then improved one factor at a time.

In this revealing and informative conversation, Tyler Hester of Educators Thriving shares frameworks to help educators prioritize wellness and movement.

The educational landscape faces unprecedented challenges, and the well-being of educators has never been more crucial. Educators Thriving is tackling these challenges.

AFT President Randi Weingarten, ET founder Tyler Hester, and school psychologist Amy Such discuss real solutions for teachers to recover and thrive after years of stress, politics, and lack of respect.

Educator burnout is not inevitable. The American Federation of Teachers and Educators Thriving have identified ways to turn this around.

Our local AFT affiliate in Los Angeles County partnered with a nonprofit, Educators Thriving, to survey and interview 1,300 educators districtwide, asking how they were feeling about their jobs.

Byron Adams of Tripod interviews Tyler Hester, CEO of Educators Thriving, to explore their contributions to education and educator personal development.

As National Teacher Shortage Persists, over 1,000 Educators Suggest New Ways to Improve Well-Being and Address Burnout.