A recent study shows nearly half of all educators owe an average of $58,000 in debt. Many public school teachers, who earn about 20 percent less than other college-educated workers, take on extra work to make ends meet. NBC News’ Rehema Ellis introduces us to an Arizona high school senior who started a fundraiser to help Phoenix-area teachers struggling with student loan debt.Feb. 4, 2022
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