• 01:35 💸 Despite a passion for teaching, financial struggles are a significant factor in teachers leaving the profession, with salaries in Texas remaining comparatively low, especially for experienced educators.

• 03:12 ⏰ Teachers face extensive work hours, often working 54 hours a week, and feel overwhelmed with additional responsibilities, limited planning time, and the expectation for continuous learning.

• 05:57 🚫 Legislative efforts, including those for increased salaries and improved working conditions, have not been successful, leaving teachers feeling unsupported and dissatisfied with the system.

• 07:07 🎙️ Teachers report a growing lack of respect for their profession, facing negative public perception, politicaltargeting, and even physical violence, contributing to a demoralizing work environment.

• 09:34 🏫 The disrespect towards teachers is attributed to various factors, including political rhetoric, societal views, and inadequate support from administrators, school boards, and parents, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift to support education.

VICE News spoke to 18 teachers who are closing their classroom doors one last time.