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CONCERN TWO: Are Talented Young People Avoiding the Profession?
Most college graduates under the age of 30 hold teaching in high esteem and can see a variety of benefits to a teaching career. But most are also quick to point out the downsides they see, such as low pay, limited opportunity for career advancement and low social prestige. In the end, however, few are repelled by the possibility of teaching, and there is also a small core group who would seriously consider it. These "leaners" are mostly motivated by the possibility of making a difference in the lives of at-risk students and by the hope that they would work with kids who are well-behaved and eager to learn.

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