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Michigan’s future teachers pay nearly $10K more for degrees, study finds
DATE: August 18, 2026
Michigan’s aspiring teachers pay close to $10,000 more in tuition costs than their peers pursuing four-year degrees, according to a recent study, marking a disparity researchers say could reflect broader challenges fueling teacher shortages across the state and country.
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