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May 20, 2022

Inflation is now a factor in the exodus of educators

Teachers and other education workers are up against pandemic burnout, understaffed schools and wages that aren’t keeping up with inflation. As a result, a recent study has revealed that job satisfaction among those in the profession is at its lowest levels, forcing already-burdened teachers to leave at record rates. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on other nations to combat global hunger before the G-7 meeting. Christopher Low joins us to discuss the morning’s market behavior.

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"If it was more financially rewarding, I might stay in it," Catherine Fink says of teaching.
"If it was more financially rewarding, I might stay in it," Catherine Fink says of teaching.
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