Professors on the tenure track teach classes, advise students and carry out research.

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An excellent example of fast-track teacher training is Teach for America, founded nearly a decade ago and modeled on the Peace Corps.

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Hunt says age 10 is a good time to help them open a savings account, teach the concept of interest and allow them to manage and track its progress online.

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And you get RBDS station and track info, which is a nice new trick to teach an old dog.

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