By: Tim Walker, Senior Writer

Published: April 24, 2023

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How did this statement make you feel about the topic of teacher salaries?

I definitely resonate with the last slide about how people comment on the teaching salaries when I tell them I am in school to become a teacher. It's really discouraging to hear that so often and makes me second geuss wanting to become a teacher. -Ian

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Answers: 1. b, 2. b