1. I don&#x27;t believe this to be accurate in many states. In some states, you can access alternate route to certification programs that can put you in a classroom in as little as 2 months. There are organizations like Teach for America that will work to put you in a classroom. Lastly, some districts offer generous tuition reimbursement programs that can cover the full cost of tuition for that masters.<p>2. I guess bad is relative but if you wanted to make great money, why be an adjunct? I&#x27;ve spent most of my life in the northeast where teacher pay wasn&#x27;t terrible. My wife taught in the inner city and she brought home a solid middle class paycheck in exchange for a day&#x27;s work. Yes, things got tough sometimes. She also had the option of working summers, sports and after school programs for extra pay.