As American Teachers Work Multiple Jobs to Stay Afloat, Trump Commits Billions to a Potentially Endless War.

Across America, educators are juggling side hustles just to survive — even as federal spending priorities spark new questions about what the nation truly values.

Dismantling racism and oppression within school systems should be prioritized with mandatory worker training. Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock

By the time her fifth graders leave the classroom each afternoon, Melissa Carter’s workday is far from over.

The Washington state teacher, who spends her mornings guiding students through math problems and rea…