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There Are Fewer New Teachers. And No One Seems Surprised.

NPR

By Owen Phillips

Published March 7, 2015 at 11:23 AM CST

Earlier this week we reported on the decline in teachers entering the profession.

And the responses from social media poured in.

From Facebook

From Twitter

@npratc @npr_ed as a student hoping to make a career in education, really hoping this trend doesn't continue
— Evictions are Police Violence (@garcijon000) March 5, 2015

From Instagram

Now, what about the other side: Why do teachers stay in the profession?Reach out on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We're on Twitter at @npr_ed. Our Facebook page is here or you can drop us an email at NPREd@npr.org.

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