Chantal Has Just Started College and Is Interested in Pursuing

question 1

Multiple Choice

Chantal has just started college and is interested in pursuing a career in teaching. Her advisor tells her that she shouldn't have any trouble getting a job when she graduates. Why does her advisor think this?

• A) Municipal funding for education is expected to increase 15 percent in the next ten years.
• B) There is a shortage of teachers in every community.
• C) Nearly half of the nation's teachers are expected to retire in this decade.
• D) The student-teacher ratio will decrease to 15 to 1.

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Additional Debt

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