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Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Why Teacher Strikes Aren't What They Used To Be

Why Teacher Strikes Aren't What They Used To Be
NPR audio:
As school gets under way, something is missing: the sound of teachers picketing. Big urban strikes that used to interrupt the school year are pretty much relics of the past. That's because big cities are taking education more seriously, and teachers unions are going into negotiations looking for more than dollars — they have become part of the reform effort.

 



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