Concerns about special educator burnout and attrition have made their way into popular media discourse, and are impacting future Gen Z teachers. Although they demonstrate a commitment to equity and a passion for teaching, many Gen Zers express anxiety regarding careers in special education. Kristabel Stark, Shana Haines, Parker Goss, and Julie Vadhan explore Gen Z attributes and discuss tensions between these attributes and the norms of the current special education system. They then propose that the concept of collective well-being could help education professionals maximize the sustainability of the future special education workforce
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