Teacher Strikes
Education news, analysis, and opinion about labor actions by teachers that close or disrupt schools
Teacher Strikes, Explained: Recent Strikes, Where They're Illegal, and More
Here's what to know about educator labor actions and how they've evolved since the 20th century.
Teaching Profession
Some Oklahoma Schools Are Reopening, But Not All Teachers Are Coming Back
On day nine of the Oklahoma walkout, teachers are saying they want to keep fighting for more education funding—regardless of what their union says.
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As Oklahoma Teacher Walkout Continues, Teachers May Sign Up to Run for Office
Teachers in Oklahoma say they plan to run for state office, as the walkout continues on to an eighth day.
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Opinion
Suffering Teachers Can't Be Good Teachers
Teacher walkouts are the ultimate outcome of wringing every drop of energy, patience and creative juice out of a well-meaning workforce.
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Now in Its Second Week, the Oklahoma Teacher Walkout Gains Momentum
The statewide teacher walkout in Oklahoma will continue on to the seventh day, as educators wait to see if the governor will veto a repeal of a tax that would generate about $42 million for education.
Teaching Profession
Okla. Teacher Walkout Will Continue Into Second Week, Despite Legislative Action
The state legislature sent two bills that would generate a combined $40.5 million for education to the governor's desk. But the teacher walkout will continue.
States
In Teacher Unrest, Democrats See Election Edge
Activists hope to ride momentum from labor activism in states like Arizona and Oklahoma to legislative and even gubernatorial victories that will help break GOP dominance in statehouses.
Teaching Profession
Will These Two Bills End the Oklahoma Teacher Walkout?
As Oklahoma teachers prepare for day five of the statewide walkout, all eyes are on two bills waiting to be heard in the state senate.
Teaching Profession
Thousands of Teachers. 4 States. Your Guide to the Protests Sweeping the Nation
As Oklahoma teachers prepare for day four of their statewide walkout, here's a guide to the larger picture of teacher protests.
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Opinion
5 Things to Know About the Oklahoma Teacher Walkout
The Oklahoma teacher walkout is not just about teacher pay, explains Erin McHenry-Sober of West Virginia University.
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'You're Losing Support': Okla. Teacher Walkout Will Continue Into Day 3, Despite Resistance
Oklahoma lawmakers declined to vote on a revenue-increasing measure on the third day of the teacher walkout.
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Video
Teachers Are Protesting Low Wages, in a Rash of Walkouts Fueled by Social Media
Thousands of teachers protested Monday in Oklahoma and Kentucky, demanding higher wages and more resources for students. So far this year, teachers in four states have walked out of classrooms or threatened to walk out to press for higher pay and more school spending. Education Week editor Liana Loewus talked with PBS NewsHour’s John Yang about what’s happening around the country.
Teaching Profession
Teachers in Oklahoma and Kentucky Rally at State Capitols Over Funding, Pensions
The Oklahoma teacher walkout will continue on Tuesday, despite a $6,100 pay raise passed by the legislature.
Teaching Profession
Despite Pay Raise, Many Okla. Teachers Will Walk Out. But for How Long?
Schools across Oklahoma will shut down on Monday to let teachers rally at the state capitol for increased education funding.
Teaching Profession
Oklahoma Legislature Passes 'Historic' Teacher Pay Raise. But What About the Walkout?
The Oklahoma legislature has passed a $6,000 teacher pay raise. The state teachers' union called the passage "historic," but said that teachers will still walk out on Monday.