Although there is debate on the exact numbers, approximetly 17-40% of teachers switch professions within their first 5 years of teaching.  Regardless of the exact statistic, there must be more of an emphasis on teacher mindfulness and self-care if schools are hoping to retain and foster healthy, passionate educators.

I implore you to read on the benefits of mindfulness in education; sources like NPR (check out this article!) and Education Week make it easy.

These beautiful images by Jenna Arts caught my eye, highlighting the balance between stress and calm that teachers juggle every day.