Did you know that a recent study of Illinois educators found that teacher working conditions have continued to decline since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic? The research analyzed data from the 5Essentials Survey, which collected responses from approximately 123,000 to 130,000 teachers across more than 3,300 Illinois schools annually from 2019 to 2023. Findings indicate ongoing issues such as increased classroom disruptions and declining trust between teachers and parents, principals, and colleagues.