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Meet the High School 69´«Ã½ Already Training To Be Teachers

By Lauren Santucci — May 9, 2024 3:51
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Two years ago, a magnet high school for students pursuing careers in education opened in San Antonio.

Here, 10th graders at CAST Teach describe the qualities that make a good teacher, what inspired them to pursue careers in education, and their fears for the future.

Lauren Santucci is a video producer for Education Week.

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