<p>Teachers play a significant role in the lives of youth, shaping not just what they learn, but who they become. Yet, across Canada, schools are facing unprecedented teacher turnover due to demanding workloads, complex student needs, and the lingering effects of COVID-19.</p><br><p>Dr. Jan Hare, Dean of Education at the University of British Columbia, highlights the critical work teachers do, the pressures they face, and what it will take to ensure the sustainability of the profession.</p><br><p>Dr. Hare spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Public Education and Philanthropy on March 25, 2025.</p><br><p>To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit <a href="http://thewalrus.ca/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thewalrus.ca/events</em></a>.</p><br><p>And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at <a href="http://thewalrus.ca/newsletters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><u>t</u>hewalrus.ca/newsletters</em></a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>