Reviewing the latest pulse survey by the ATA, Some highlights are: 92 per cent of respondents report being exhausted at the end of each day. These findings on stress and exhaustion have remained at extreme levels since the first pulse survey on August 28, 2020. /1

Physical distancing remains a challenge with 3 in 4 of respondents are moderately/extremely concerned with physical distancing in classroom(s) and hallways.
Class sizes continue to grow with 1 in 4 Alberta teachers having more than 30 students in their largest classes. /2

The work of teachers has intensified due to the conditions of Alberta school re-entry, in both face-to-face and online settings. There has been increased demand for cleaning and sanitizing. /3

Some considerations put forth by respondents: Reduce class sizes, reduce the cleaning tasks taken on by teachers and school leaders, reduce the burden of bureaucratic tasks for administrators, suspend standardized testing during the pandemic. Our schools need more support. /4