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Kansas and Missouri have two of the youngest, least experienced teacher work forces in the country. Yet, the profession remains a challenging one that takes dedication and skill.

How are schools in the Kansas City preparing teachers for the future? What effect will this have on our kids? Teaching It Forward is KCUR’s deep look at the changing nature of the teaching profession in Kansas City.

Education

'Why I Teach': A First-Year Teacher Returns To The Historic Northeast

Kyle Palmer

Name: Susana OzaetaNumber of years teaching: 1Grade: 6thSchool: Gladstone Elementary, Kansas City Public Schools"Their eyes lit up when they knew I was…