Teacher interns step into classrooms motivated and determined to shape young minds and make a difference. But the reality of this profession is far less kind. In a crippled economy where every dollar matters, they work unpaid, giving 40+ hours a week while their bank accounts dwindle. They juggle part-time jobs, second jobs, late-night shifts, or even forgo basic needs, all while preparing for their career and earning valuable experience to better support students and people of the future. Many interns are at face with mounting debt prior to teaching for free and unable to keep up with rising costs for gas, groceries, and housing. Some wonder if their sacrifices will ever lead to a sustainable career, as they shoulder the weight of an education system that demands everything while offering nothing in return. The passion is there, but so is the heartbreak and turmoil of being undervalued in a society that claims to prioritize education.
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