"By working to provide the right tools and support, educators can foster more inclusive, personal environments in which everyone is empowered to succeed," a new report reads.

Time is of the essence, and many teachers would rather their valuable hours be spent on instruction. But as you already know, other necessary tasks, such as grading and developing lesson plans, get in the way. If only there were an edtech tool to alleviate some of the workloads.

That's at least how the majority of educators feel according to a new report from Discovery Education, an online learning platform. Ninety-four percent of teachers surveyed said they're looking for classroom tools that give them time back to focus on students.

"By working to provide the right tools and support, educators can foster more inclusive, personal environments in which everyone is empowered to succeed," the report reads.

Another important element of quality instruction is engagement between teachers and their leadership teams. However, only 25% of teachers say their district provides support to make teaching engaging for students.

That isn't stopping educators from making meaningful connections with children. From the most tenured educators (those with more than 20 years of experience) to the least experienced (10 or fewer years), at least 95% of teachers say they work hard to build strong relationships with their students.

"In Roanoke City Public Schools, our goal is for all students to graduate with a diploma and resume of rich skills and experiences," Superintendent Verletta White said in the report. "Having access to high-quality content within the context of highly effective instruction is paramount and ensures our educators have what they need to support our students in every class, every day."