I&I - The back to school episode

In this month’s installment of Incentives & Instincts, our recurring series with economist Bryce Ward, Justin and Bryce dive into the changing perceptions of the teaching profession over the last 50 years. They explore how the status, prestige, and public perception of K-12 teachers have shifted, focusing on the decline since the Great Recession. The conversation covers economic factors such as pay, job stability, and the impact of changing job market opportunities, as well as socio-political influences like unionization and education policy.