As promised thousands of teachers joined by others protested at the Oklahoma Capitol as part of the teacher walkout for increased education funding. Of course, media outlets flooded in to catch the statements of teachers and lawmakers.
You’ll find links to coverage of Day One of the Teacher Walkout below.
The Oklahoman – Teachers Shutdown Schools, Fill Capitol to Demand Funding
Tulsa World – Teachers March Around Capitol in Largest Education Funding Protest in Years
NonDoc – Oklahoma Teachers Critique Lawmakers While House ‘Division’ Brews
KWTV News 9 – OEA Issues New Demands During Walkout
KOCO News 5 – Ball Now in Lawmakers’ Court After First Day of Teacher Walkout
KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4 – “There’s More Work to be Done,” Thousands Floor Oklahoma State Capitol Over Funding Issues
Fox 25 News – Thousands of Teachers Walkout of Class to Rally for More Funding at Oklahoma Capitol