Casually eroding the future of teaching

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While you could glance past the slight, well-dressed young woman in the middle of the playground, the eye is drawn to the huddle of children surrounding her. They follow her with faces turned up like flowers to the sun as she leans in and speaks to each one with a smile. Even from a distance her love of working with children is obvious and colleagues speak highly of her ability in the classroom. Unfortunately, Melissa’s* popularity and aptitude don’t protect her from the stress of wondering where her next day of work will be.