Become a Teacher: New Website at Teach.gov

Despite current cutbacks, over the next five years the nation's public schools will need a million new teachers to replace those who leave the profession through retirement or attrition. And highly qualified teachers are needed today in specific fields like math and science.

Yesterday, as part of the Education Nation events, US Secretary of Arne Duncan announced the launch of a new website to recruit both college students and mid-career professionals to America's classrooms. Click here to find out more about programs and incentives in your state.

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