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Originally Posted by DolphinChicaDDD
I am a teacher. My advice is if you are going to get a degree, don't get one in elementary ed. Elementary ed teachers are one of the few areas where most places have a supply rather than a demand. It is difficult in most parts of the country. I would say go with special ed instead of elementary. You can still work with younger children, but you'll be much more in demand.
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But only go into Special Ed if you really want to; those classrooms can be extremely challenging, not only because of the students but because of parents' attitudes and, in some areas, lack of adequate resources. If you go into it without a real interest, you could burn out rather quickly.
(two relatives who work with special ed. students, one an administrator)