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Rock star Sting says teachers should be paid more

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By 6abc
Sunday, May 9, 2010

MEXICO CITY (AP) - May 8, 2010

Sting spoke to reporters Saturday in Mexico City before a $550-a-ticket concert. The show is part of a fundraising "Learning for Life" tour that supports education in developing countries.

Sting, the former leader of the British rock band The Police, said: "One of the most important jobs in the planet is to teach children. Our entire future depends on children being educated."

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