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John Tierney: I think we can keep admiring the problem or do something about it, so I have been very public--I think particularly in…

On the recordMarch 27, 2012
I think we can keep admiring the problem or do something about it, so I have been very public--I think particularly in disadvantaged communities we should pay math and science teachers more money.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Advocating for higher pay for math and science teachers in disadvantaged communities.

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