educator options
Teacher training and retention facts:
- DCʼs teacher turnover is highest in U.S. at 25% (natʼl average is 16%)
- New hires cost about $20,000 per (estimated $7.3B nationally)
- Average cost of Professional Development, per teacher: $10,000
- Greatest indicator of student success: one consistent, positive adult
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wellness Requests from the Application
Mental Health Choices
51 Mindfulness or Meditation Support
48 Financial health (coaching, training, investment advice)
45 Workplace team health (assessing learning styles, healthier team events, group-building)
43 Right brain therapy (tickets for visual arts, theatre, musical events)
40 Counseling/therapy (relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, eating, substance abuse)
33 Spiritual retreat or self-awareness workshop
6 Self-medication: What you need to know about alcohol, marijuana, caffeine, vaping & vitamins
Most Popular Physical Health Choices
41 Nutrition counseling
39 Ergonomics at work (standing desks, typing well, reflexology
37 Studio fitness classes (Spinning, Barre, Pilates)
36 Yoga classes
36 Fitness/Health Coaching (interpersonal and online memberships)
32 Gym membership (including CrossFit, boxing, swimming)
Other Physical Health Choices
24 Dance or Martial Arts classes,
9 Running: new gear (shoes, bra)
8 Cycling: new gear (such as helmet, lights, bike, lock)
6 Sports team or program (equipment, coaching or race registration fees)
Most Popular Team Activities requested @ office
54 Mindfulness class (with guided meditation)
48 Walking tour, ropes course, hike (or other physical, team-building activities)
48 Tasting party: vegetable/fruit/protein juices
42 Financial health (retirement, savings, tax return basics)
40 Healthy cooking demonstration or nutrition class
34 Yoga class
Other Team Activities requested for office
31 "Take Five: Why 5-minute Breaks Bring Productivity & Joy" (lunchtime workshop)
30 Workout class (physical trainer)
28 Community (feet-and-hands-only) Acupuncture / Acupressure Session
25 I would attend a (free) Meetup for nonprofit workers at a local gym/studio
19 Gardening How-To workshops (working in nature bolsters mental health)