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Substitute teacher tells student a degree may not pay off

Original: Wrote this on a whiteboard during a class period where I had a substitute and was bored. The sub talked with me about ho

A student says that during a class with a substitute teacher, the sub advised against pursuing a degree. The teacher, who holds a master's in music and education, is reportedly $200,000 in debt while making about $5,000 a month. The anecdote has struck a chord as people debate whether the cost of higher education still justifies the debt it often requires.

Why now: Rising student debt and doubts about the value of a college degree are ongoing, widely shared concerns.

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• Wrote this on a whiteboard during a class period where I had a substitute and was bored. The sub talked with me about how they don't recommend getting a degree, since they got a masters in # music & # education . He is currently $200k in # debt making $5k a month soon to be… · AnarchistLakeland · 6

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