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piggyazlea t1_j8yxqcy wrote

Reply to comment by SharpCookie232 in A new place to call home by payter_m8r

I think so, too. It is not like other places in the US. Teaching is a popular profession in MA, and the requirements are a lot more intense and difficult than just “taking a few exams.” Our exams are a lot worse to pass than the Praxis, which is what TX has.

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bryanhealey t1_j8zh33m wrote

we also pay better, second highest average salary in the country. not gonna get rich or anything, but it's not the pittance in some states.

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piggyazlea t1_j8zigfd wrote

Gotta factor in cost of living. Some districts don’t pay enough for one (single) person to make it with the cost of living.

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