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California Teachers Face Mass Exodus Over Financial Struggles

3/10/2026

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Nearly half of California teachers plan to retire or leave within the next decade.
The average age of California teachers is 45.5, higher than national average of 42.9.
Forty percent of teachers are considering leaving due to financial issues.
The California Teachers Association (CTA) reports that 54% know colleagues who left education for financial reasons.
In February, San Francisco teachers went on strike for higher pay, the first since 1979.

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Story summary

Nearly half of California teachers plan to retire or leave within the next decade.
The average age of California teachers is 45.5, higher than national average of 42.9.
Forty percent of teachers are considering leaving due to financial issues.
The California Teachers Association (CTA) reports that 54% know colleagues who left education for financial reasons.
In February, San Francisco teachers went on strike for higher pay, the first since 1979.