Program
Teaching M.A.
Number of Pages
60
Year Approved
2026
First Advisor
John Bergeland
Second Reader
Jon Moberg
Abstract
In order to aid teachers in 2026, this paper aims to identify what teachers and administrators can do to protect against and treat teacher burnout in K-12 schools. To achieve this, research was conducted on the post-pandemic context of teacher burnout, the secondary effects of teacher burnout on students, individual and organizational interventions. Teacher burnout is a multifaceted ailment, and many of the factors behind burnout can be beyond one’s control. There is no single answer, though there is an emphasis on emotions, as research suggests emotions may be greatly important to both succumbing to and treating teacher burnout. Thus, this paper recommends multiple practical, evidence-based interventions and strategies, effective in the K-12 setting, for reducing teacher burnout’s rate and impact.
Degree Name
Teaching M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Thies, C. D. (2026). Teacher Burnout in 2026 - Context, Student Effects, and Interventions [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1239
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