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What does it take to become an elementary school teacher? Not just passion

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imageAre teacher certification programs placing too many requirements on prospective teachers?Santa Catalina School, CC BY-NC

Often, people think that becoming an elementary school teacher can’t be that difficult. Many assume that primary school teachers don’t need to know too much beyond basic reading, writing and...

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