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And in London, where there was a one-day teachers' strike on Tuesday, 6% of teaching posts are entirely unfilled, while a further 18% are occupied by people without adequate qualifications or by teachers from overseas on short-term contracts.
ECONOMIST: Bagehot
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The city's nearly 30, 000 teachers walked out on September 10, objecting to a longer school day, evaluations tied to student performance and job losses from school closings.
CNN: Chicago to shutter dozens of schools
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On a day set aside for National Teacher Appreciation Day, President Obama hosted 2011's National and State Teachers of the Year for a reception in the White House Rose Garden.
WHITEHOUSE: 2011 National Teacher of the Year Award