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Growing up, my peers and I always associated substitute teachers with having a laid-back and easy day. Having an alternative teacher was an opportunity to act as if we didn’t have any “home training,” ...

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A school district in Georgia more than doubled pay for substitute teachers, reports say. They're now earning $189 a day. Teachers have been leaving the profession because of burnout and fears of ...