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Study says 1 in 5 public school teacher positions unfilled

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//September 26, 2017//

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Study says 1 in 5 public school teacher positions unfilled

Study says 1 in 5 public school teacher positions unfilled

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//September 26, 2017//

Teachers rallied at the Arizona Capitol on May 2, 2017, after Rep. John Allen said teachers got second jobs to increase their lifestyle and buy boats....

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