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Oklahoma teacher says 'I'd be on food stamps' without second job
WSB Atlanta OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – From rodeo announcer to custom-cabinet builder, second jobs have become a necessity for many teachers in Oklahoma, where educators are some of the lowest paid in the nation. Numerous schools will be closed for a second day Tuesday … |
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