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Characteristics of teachers in public and private K-12 schools in the United States

Characteristics of 2020–21 Public and Private K–12 School Teachers in the United States, National Center for Education Statistics (Dec 2022)

77% of public school teachers were female; 75% of private K–12 school teachers were female.

52 hours/week: both full-time teachers in public an private K–12 and schools spent an average of 52 hours per week on all school-related activities, including the 24-25  hours per week they were paid to deliver instruction.

HS Network Comment: 52 hours/week is a long time to be breathing polluted indoor air.

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Renovations & Repairs Affect Children's Health

Is your school planning or doing renovations or repairs? Make sure that contractors protect occupants from dust, fumes, debris, and heavy equipment.

See our RESOURCES on safe renovation practices.

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