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Florida Teacher

In this episode, Danielle Goodman from Florida joins Mirav to talk about the state of teaching. Florida is a difficult place to be a teacher: factors like low earnings and the cultural climate make a challenging job even harder. In spite of the challenges, countless educators choose to stay and make a difference in the lives of our nation's next generation. Tune in to learn more about teaching as a career and the nuanced story of America's teachers today. 

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00:36 Introduction

02:14 Necessary certifications and education

03:44 It's a full time job

04:19 Earnings for a teacher in Florida

06:55 Florida's teaching climate

08:19 Is it possible to be an agent of change as a teacher?

10:40 With all the challenges, why stay a teacher?

14:19 More on earnings

15:02 Biggest challenges

20:36 Ending on a high note: a story of success

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation