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What makes a Philadelphia student want to become a teacher?

Philadelphia needs more teachers. Education leaders hope they can fill the gap by inspiring more teenagers to eventually ...

'I don't want to do anything else': Teacher’s 6-hour commute turns into new beginning

One Arkansas teacher is proving commitment can go a long way after driving hundreds of miles a day to do what she loves.

Mississippi just made it easier to become a teacher: Here’s what’s changing

Mississippi is simplifying teacher certification to combat shortages. New pathways allow aspiring elementary teachers to earn a provisional license while completing a free, year-long reading course.