American Teacher

As the debate over the state of America's public school system rages on, one thing everyone agrees on is the need for great teachers. Yet, while research proves that teachers are the most important school factor in a child's future success, America's teachers are so woefully underpaid that almost... More

As the debate over the state of America's
ic school system rages on, one thing
yone agrees on is the need for great
hers. Yet, while research proves that
hers are the most important school factor
child's future success, America's
hers are so woefully underpaid that
st two thirds must divide their time
een a second job in order to make a
ng. Chronicling the stories of four
hers in different areas of the country,
ican Teacher reveals the frustrating
ities of today's educators, the
iculty of attracting talented new
hers, and why so many of our best
hers feel forced to leave the profession
gether. Can we re-value teaching in the
ed States and turn it into a prestigious,
ncially attractive and competitive
rable profession? With almost half of
ican teachers leaving the field in the
ten years, now is the time to find out.
Rating: TV-G © 2011 The Teacher Salary
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Added Jan 12, 2012  

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