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The 2021 edition of the Global Report on the Status of Teachers 2021 provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and conditions faced by teachers worldwide. It highlights issues such as teacher workload, attrition, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the profession. Also emphasizes the need for better working conditions, professional development, and increased public investment in education to improve the status and well-being of teachers globally.

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Publisher: Education International (EI)
Year of publication: 2021

Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Salaries and remuneration Working conditions Workload
Available in: English French Spanish, Castilian
Resource type: Downloadable file

The report of the first edition of the International Barometer offers an overview of the health and well-being of education personnel, highlighting their working conditions, professional environment, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses factors such as organizational and motivational aspects, school climate, physical environment, work-life balance, and the prevalence of violence and security issues at work. The report also identifies the training needs, support systems, and social protection measures required by education personnel to improve their overall health and well-being.

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Publisher: Education and Solidarity Network (ESN) Foundation for Public Health
Country: Belgium Canada France Gambia Mexico Morocco
Year of publication: 2021

Topics: Cross-cutting resource Mental health Physical health Resources and conditions Working conditions
Available in: English French Spanish, Castilian
Categories of staff: Teachers
Resource type: Downloadable file

This article is part of a compilation of case studies that detail promising practices in teacher well‑being, teacher management, and school leadership. The Teacher Wellbeing Index – 2021 highlights the mounting pressures faced by the UK education workforce during the COVID‑19 pandemic: a majority of staff reported work-related psychological symptoms, with stress levels notably rising compared to previous years, particularly among senior leaders. Many continued working even when unwell, while anxiety, exhaustion, and feelings of burnout became widespread.

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Publisher: Education Support
Country: United Kingdom
Year of publication: 2021

Region: Europe
Topics: Cross-cutting resource Leadership Mental health Peer relationships Physical health Respect Violence and harassment Workload
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Level of education: Early childhood education Primary education Secondary education
Resource type: Downloadable file

This newsletter centers on the impact of COVID-19 on educators, with a strong focus on teacher well-being during the circuit breaker period. It presents survey findings on Home-Based Learning (HBL) and Leave of Absence/Stay-Home Notice policies, highlighting increased workloads, uneven support across departments, and health concerns. The newsletter also introduces the “Teacher Wellness@STU” initiative, encouraging educators to build resilience and emotional strength, and offers resources, consultations, and wellness guidance to help teachers navigate the challenges of remote teaching and pandemic-related stress.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union (STU)
Country: Singapore
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Social emotional skills Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Union representatives

This document places emphasis on teacher well-being amid the reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from a large-scale survey, it reveals that many educators experienced heightened stress due to increased workloads, unclear expectations, and inconsistent school policies. While some schools implemented supportive measures, like flexible reporting times, reduced meeting durations, and remote work options—others maintained rigid practices that compromised teacher morale. The newsletter highlights calls for standardizing well-being policies across schools and advocates for greater empathy and recognition of teachers’ frontline roles during this challenging period.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union (STU)
Country: Singapore
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives

The research captures the lived experiences of 1,000 women educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights how gender inequality intensified during this period, with women disproportionately affected by increased unpaid care work, domestic responsibilities, and professional pressures. The findings reveal the emotional and physical toll on women balancing teaching duties with caregiving, often working long hours with little support.

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Publisher: Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)
Country: United Kingdom
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Europe
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type: Downloadable file

The CTERA National Survey Report titled presents an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Argentine education workers. Conducted between May and June 2020, the study highlights how teachers adapted to remote work amid school closures, facing significant challenges to maintain educational continuity. It underscores the strain on their health and working conditions, exacerbated by prior neoliberal policies that weakened public education and labor protections.

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Publisher: Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (CTERA)
Country: Argentina
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Latin America
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Physical health
Available in: Spanish, Castilian
Categories of staff: Teachers School leaders Union representatives
Resource type: Online ressource

The document provides practical guidance for employers to manage workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines strategies to assess risks, implement preventive measures, and ensure a safe and healthy return to work for employees. The guide emphasizes collaboration between employers, workers, and health authorities, and includes checklists and tools to support planning and communication efforts. It aims to help businesses navigate the evolving challenges of the pandemic while protecting workers' health and sustaining operations.

The documents in Arabic, Indonesian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Ukrainian can be downloaded from the resource webpage.

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Publisher: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Year of publication: 2020

Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Physical health
Available in: Arabic English French Indonesian Portuguese Russian Spanish, Castilian Ukrainian Turkish
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type: Downloadable file

The OECD framework for data collection and analysis of teachers' well-being proposes a comprehensive conceptual framework to analyse teachers’ occupational well-being and its linkages with quality teaching. It identifies four key components of well-being: physical and mental, cognitive, subjective, and social. The framework explores how working conditions at both system and school levels can influence these aspects, and it outlines expected outcomes, such as reduced stress and lower turnover intentions for teachers, and improved classroom processes and student well-being.

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Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Year of publication: 2020

Topics: Cross-cutting resource Job satisfaction Mental health Workload
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers
Resource type: Downloadable file

The OECD's "Teachers' Well-Being Conceptual Framework" report, based on data from TALIS 2018, aims to explore the complex relationship between teachers' working conditions and their well-being. It defines teachers' well-being as a multi-dimensional concept encompassing cognitive, subjective, social, physical, and mental aspects. The framework highlights how improved working conditions can enhance job satisfaction, reduce stress and burnout, and positively impact teachers' performance and students' learning environments.

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Publisher: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Year of publication: 2020

Topics: Cross-cutting resource Mental health Physical health Working conditions
Available in: English French
Categories of staff: Teachers
Resource type: Downloadable file

The page provides a number of resources for promoting mental and physical health, especially during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers materials for understanding and discussing mental health, including links to organizations like Anxiety UK, the BBC, and the NHS for additional support. The page emphasizes the importance of self-care, supporting those around us, and addressing issues such as isolation, substance misuse, and domestic abuse.

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Publisher: Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)
Country: United Kingdom
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Europe
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Physical health
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type: Web page

This NEA's training session offers simple healing skills for self-care and for promoting health and well-being for educational support personnel. It includes opportunities to practice and apply various healing methods. These methods can be used by all educators, families, and others in the community.

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Publisher: National Education Association (NEA)
Country: United States of America
Year of publication: 2020

Region: North America and the Caribbean
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Physical health Social emotional skills
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Education support personnel
Resource type: Video

In this NEA's training session, Dr. Chris Cipriano offers social and emotional learning strategies to support education support personnel within the school ecosystem to navigate the challenging emotions experienced during the pandemic.

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Publisher: National Education Association (NEA)
Country: United States of America
Year of publication: 2020

Region: North America and the Caribbean
Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Social emotional skills
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Education support personnel
Resource type: Video

The Education and Solidarity Network organized this webinar to discuss Universal Health Coverage and the role of educational communities in this mobilization for #HealthForAll. The event highlighted the challenges of Universal Health Coverage, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the interdependence between health and education. Key speakers, including representatives from mutual benefit societies and educational unions, shared insights on obstacles to implementation, advocacy actions, and the importance of maintaining safe and dignified working conditions for educators.

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Publisher: Education and Solidarity Network (ESN)
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Colombia Canada
Year of publication: 2020

Topics: Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Physical health
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type: Video

The Teacher Wellbeing Index 2020 reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the mental health of UK education staff, leading to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. The report highlights the challenges of transitioning to online teaching, managing pupil behavior, and dealing with personal safety concerns. Despite some improvements in workplace culture and organizational support, the overall wellbeing of education staff remains a critical issue, requiring urgent action to enhance working conditions and support systems to address these pandemic-related challenges effectively.

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Publisher: Education Support
Country: United Kingdom
Year of publication: 2020

Region: Europe
Topics: Cross-cutting resource Leadership Mental health Peer relationships Physical health Respect Violence and harassment Workload
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Level of education: Early childhood education Primary education Secondary education
Resource type: Downloadable file

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The global report on the status of teachers 2021

International barometer on education personnel’s health and well-being - International report 2021

Teacher wellbeing index - 2021

Newsletter Vol. 1. No. 5.: Protecting & promoting teachers & teaching

Newsletter, Vol. 1. No. 8: Survey on reopening of schools

One thousand women’s voices: Recording EIS member’s experience and resilience during Covid-19

CTERA national survey: "Health and working conditions of teachers in times of health emergency"

Safe return to work: Guide for employers on COVID-19 prevention

Teachers’ well-being: A framework for data collection and analysis

The teachers’ well-being conceptual framework: Contributions from TALIS 2018

Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of ourselves and others

ESP webinar: Wellness skills for self-care and health for educational support professionals

ESP webinar: Harnessing social and emotional learning strategies to support the wellbeing of education support personnel during the COVID-19 crisis

Educational communities mobilize for universal health coverage

Teacher wellbeing index - 2020