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What can be done to retain our talented teachers?
Ep. 129
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Jason and Beibei are joined by Rick Fakhre from California to talk about what its like to teach in America today. A teacher for more than a decade, Rick recently stepped down from his teaching position. He discusses the reasons he may be leaving the profession and what needs to change to make the job more appealing for qualified professionals. And he also shares the moment when he had to say goodbye to his students.
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