For teachers, the pressure to take calls and respond to emails and text messages at all hours is blurring already-indistinct boundaries between work and home, promoting an unsustainable “always on” mentality, new research reveals. ⁣ ⁣ Without new policies defending teachers’ fundamental right to disconnect after school hours, rising job dissatisfaction and deteriorating mental and physical health are real risks. ⁣ ⁣ So what should be under consideration for schools?⁣ ⁣ ⏰ Lead by example: To help educators reclaim their free time, consider establishing and enforcing guidelines that encourage school leaders to avoid sending emails after work hours—except for emergencies.⁣ ⁣ 🔑 Give permission to disconnect: Leaders can empower teachers by providing explicit permission to disconnect from work-related communications outside of school hours. Disseminating this policy to all stakeholders and ensuring it is honored is key.⁣ ⁣ 📝 Survey your staff: Conduct work-life balance surveys with questi...