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As Male Teachers Vanish From the Classroom, Schools Look for Ways to Bring Them Back

A new survey of 145 men in the profession points to mentorship, pay and a sense of belonging as the biggest levers for recruitment and retention.

As Male Teachers Vanish From the Classroom, Schools Look for Ways to Bring Them Back

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