Aug 25, 2021

COVID-19 stress leads to shortage of teachers

In 2020, California Acrylic Design made custom plastic barriers for schools, government agencies and a wide range of businesses. Courtesy of California Acrylic Design

Also today: Susan Schmidt joins us to discuss the markets. The FAA is looking to the safety culture of Boeing after safety inspectors for the aircraft maker complained about pressure from their bosses. Also, people are buying lots of cookware, but how long is the hot streak going to last?

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How long can demand for cookware last?

by Caroline Champlin

Aug 25, 2021

The retailer Williams-Sonoma reported record revenue and profits last quarter.

A woman walks out of a Williams-Sonoma store in New York, New York.

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Teachers are leaving the profession due to COVID-19 stresses

by Rocio Hernandez

Aug 25, 2021

The size of the teaching workforce didn't change significantly in Arizona, but pandemic-related stress has been a big factor for those who decided to quit.

Former Phoenix English teacher Elise Villescaz says choosing to be a teacher was the best decision she ever made. She left the profession because of the stress of teaching during the pandemic was too difficult.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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