Most teachers care deeply about their students and their work, but the demands of the profession lead many to leave. Teacher preparation and development focus on content and pedagogy, rather than the soft skills that can prevent burnout and enable teachers to stay. Deborah Connelie and Carlotta Cooprider recommend a SCAN model that enables teachers to specify the source of their stress, center the most important aspect of the task, ask themselves and others what will help, and navigate within the boundaries set for them.
