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Meet Iraqi refugee Maysoon Shaheen, who despite having a bachelor's degree in education, struggled to become a teacher in the U.S. due to regulatory and systemic barriers. However, adversity has given rise to innovation. Three U.S cities, Chicago, Lincoln, and Tulsa, are launching initiatives to bring immigrant and refugee educators into the classroom, addressing teacher shortages and unharnessed talent. These organizations "see this as a great opportunity to tackle multiple challenges at one time", providing mentoring for immigrants and refugees to complete their U.S teaching licenses. Celebrating the diversity in our schools mirrors the real world for our students, advancing inclusion, and fostering understanding. Shaheen's inspirational journey and these forward-thinking initiatives show us that the key to unlocking America's teacher shortages may very well lie in its vibrant immigrant communities.
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