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.
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Kentucky Ed. Dept. Asks for Names of Protesting Teachers Who Called Out Sick
Commissioner Wayne Lewis requested a list of the teachers who had taken sick days in the 10 districts where teacher absences caused work stoppages.
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'It's Our Time': Maryland Teachers March for School Funding
Thousands of teachers marched in Annapolis on Monday evening, pushing for higher pay and more resources for their students.
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Across the Nation, More Teachers Are Protesting With a Broader Set of Demands
Even when schools remain open, teachers across the country are speaking out for an investment in public education and protesting school-choice measures.
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How Teacher Strikes Are Changing
While last year’s teacher walkouts were focused primarily on stagnant wages and crumbling classrooms, the strike demands now are more far-reaching.
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During Teacher Strikes, Principals Put to Test
When districts keep schools open during a teachers' strike, principals face a difficult balance between upporting their staff and providing a safe environment for students.
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'When We Strike, We Win': Oakland Teachers' Union Reaches Tentative Deal
After seven days on strike, Oakland, Calif., teachers have reached a deal with the district that includes an 11 percent pay raise.
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The Kentucky 'Pension Flu' Has Hit Teachers Once Again
Several school districts have been forced to close due to a large number of teachers calling out sick in protest of a pension-reform bill.
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Teachers Asked to Swallow Concessions to Get Pay Hikes
Politicians in some states are using the push for higher teacher pay as a way to press other demands, such as expanding charter schools and vouchers, and tying teacher pay to test scores.
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Are Teach For America Members Allowed to Go on Strike?
Teach For America has said corps members who go on strike would lose thousands of dollars in award money.
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Opinion
What Happens to Vulnerable Students When Teachers Strike?
When their advocates are on the picket line, historically marginalized students are hit particularly hard, warns one special education paraprofessional.
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Teachers Are Still Striking, But Their Demands Have Changed. Here's How
The current batch of teacher strikes, including in West Virginia and Oakland, Calif., are not just about pay.
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West Virginia Teachers Scored a Victory But Will Remain on Strike
Lawmakers effectively killed the controversial education bill that had prompted the second statewide strike in two years.
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West Virginia Teachers Are Going on Strike Again
Teachers across the state will walk out of their classrooms on Tuesday to protest an education bill going through the state legislature.
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Denver Teachers' Union and District Reach Deal to End Strike
Denver teachers, who had staged a three-day strike over the district's pay structure, are encouraged to return to school today.