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Originally Posted by AGDee
I think you'll find that the economy is affecting teaching significantly right now in almost every area. Some teachers are still ok, specifically special ed, math and science teachers and can find jobs. However, in most areas, there have been a lot of teacher layoffs and there are few places that are hiring. I've heard this from teachers all over the country. It's possible that somewhere like Alaska may still need teachers simply because the economy has not tanked as much there (rich state to begin with) and there are fewer women there (and teaching is still a female dominated profession). I realize Michigan is not a good measure because we are in worse shape than most states, but I have been hearing this from existing teachers and new grads all over the place.
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Maybe it just depends on where and when because out of all my friends who have already graduated from the program only one is still searching (ironically, she's a math teacher), and five of them are teaching art. I realize it's a small group of people (about 15 that graduated in the last 2 semesters) but as long as it holds up, I'll be fine. But it will be a year and a half before I have graduated, so who knows?
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