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Here’s What’s Drawing Aspiring Teachers to the Field

By Lauren Santucci & Madeline Will — June 14, 2022 3:11
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For four student-teachers in North Carolina, teaching’s low pay and heavy workload were a concern, but not enough to deter them from joining the profession. Here they explain what’s kept them interested in becoming teachers—above all, the ability to make an impact in the lives of their students.

Lauren Santucci was a video producer for Education Week.
Madeline Will is an assistant managing editor for Education Week, leading coverage of school leadership and general education trends.

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