Thousands Of Teachers Across Oklahoma Just Went On Strike

They’re protesting years of low salaries and reduced spending on students.

Galvanized by the success of teachers in West Virginia, who won a 5% increase from lawmakers after a nine-day walkout, the Oklahoma teachers are asking for a $10,000 raise over the next three years, as well as increased investment in classroom budgets.

In advance of Monday’s protest, teachers told BuzzFeed News they were hunkered down and in it for the long haul. Many said they had spoken with superintendents about using “snow days” or “sick days” to make allowances for the days out, a tactic also used in Kentucky.

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