Teachers' struggle escalates in Oklahoma and Kentucky
The Kansas protests follow major teachers' strikes in other states, including Kentucky (pictured)
TEACHERS in Oklahoma stayed on strike for a second day today, saying the government’s emergency pay package passed last week falls short of their demands.
The state’s three largest school districts, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Edmond, all remained shut for the day, though striking teachers arrived in some schools to provide free meals to pupils.
Despite Governor Mary Fallin signing legislation that raised taxes on oil and gas extraction, hospitality and various services to pay for rises of between 15 and 18 per cent for teachers, they say that this does not make up for 10 years without a rise and additional money for education will not make up the funding gap with other states.
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