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Amid national teacher shortages, community colleges are stepping in, launching teacher-training programs traditionally found in four-year colleges.

A Brooklyn speech and debate teacher was on the verge of going broke after spending thousands of dollars of his own money to help his students compete in Ivy League tournaments — until a popular Instagram page got wind of his story.

The mother of a seventh grade student at Schaumburg’s Eisenhower Junior High School says a teacher isolated her son from his peers, forcing the student to learn by himself from behind a bookshelf. NBC 5’s Vi Nguyen has the details.

It’s been a chaotic week for parents as students headed back to school during the latest Covid surge and winter storms.

“The ‘public service’ sector is much larger than people think.”

Educators can deduct up to $250 each in eligible expenses on their taxes. In 2021, that includes any money spent on Covid-19 masks, soap and more.

CNBC, in partnership with Acorns, celebrates financial literacy leaders who demonstrate a commitment to educating those who are often left behind.

OECD data indicates that salaries for primary teachers with 15 years of experience are highest in Luxembourg, where educators earn $101,360 on average.