Zeph Capo

Zeph Capo is president of The Texas American Federation of Teachers, a statewide school-employee union representing some 65,000 members.

Solving the teacher retention crisis: Give teachers the respect they deserve

OPINION June 8, 2022

Solving the teacher retention crisis: Give teachers the respect they deserve

Texas American Federation of Teachers President Zeph Capo argues that underpay, overwork, excessive test prep, and other issues are causing many teachers to leave the industry.