Facing Facts Support for teachers and school leaders has fallen away - along with status, recognition and pay. Reduced class sizes, real and accessible support and reasonable expectations - along with better pay and conditions - are core to easing the burden, improving attraction and stemming the tide of resignations. Our communities are full of teachers who could be part of the solution but who simply feel they can no longer pay the price; Our schools are full of people wondering how much more they can take. Education needs some fixing and there are nine major areas which could be improved to ease the burden on teachers and encourage them to stay in the profession.