Tens of thousands rally in Oklahoma in support of teacher walkout

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill


BY REBECCA SAVRANSKY - 04/02/18 01:51 PM EDT

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Tens of thousands of people on Monday gathered at the Oklahoma state Capitol in support of teachers who walked out and shut down schools across the state.

Teachers in schools across Oklahoma walked off the job Monday, demanding pay raises and more funding for schools, Sky 5 News reported.

Teachers taking part in the walkout held up signs and rallied in hopes the state legislature would back their demands. Many school districts in the state also announced plans to stay closed Tuesday, according to Oklahoma's 4 News.

The rallies come after the state's Republican-controlled legislature passed a revenue package last week that included pay raises for teachers.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/381284-tens-of-thousands-of-people-rally-in-oklahoma-in-support-of-teacher

[JusticeForAll]

1. This is what democracy looks like!

Great pic! Go teachers!

[bronxiteforever]

2. Kick and recommend.

[bobbieinok]

3. Qtd part of article NOT accurate. Legislature raised pay only half of amt teachers requested

Article implies ' You got your raise. You now have no reason/right to complain. So STFU!'

[KG]

4. solidarnosc