Commentary: Teachers are burning out — it’s time to care for the caregivers

Orlando Sentinel highlights the growing crisis of teacher burnout in an article about the urgent need to better care for educators. As with other caregiving professions like healthcare, teachers are facing mounting pressure, emotional strain, and unsustainable workloads. The piece makes a strong case for systemic changes—from providing real mental health support to creating healthier work environments—so that the people shaping the next generation aren’t left running on empty. It’s a call to put care back into the caregiving professions.