OEA Holds Week Of Advocacy 1 Year After Teacher Walkout

The Oklahoma Education Association continues to fight for more education funding in a battle that began last year during the teacher walkout.

Tuesday, April 2nd 2019, 10:39 am

By: Grant Hermes, Ashley Holden

OEA Holds Week Of Advocacy 1 Year After Teacher Walkout

The Oklahoma Education Association continues to fight for more education funding in a battle that began last year during the teacher walkout.

The 2018 teacher walkout lasted nine days. When it ended, there were mixed emotions about the result.

OEA has designated this week as a 'Week of Advocacy'.

The event began Monday, encouraging teachers to stand on street corners with signs.

See the entire 'Week of Advovacy' schedule below:

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OEA is still asking for $400 million more to provide another raise for teachers and support staff and increase funding for classrooms.

Ashley Holden

Ashley Holden joined the News 9 team in June 2018. She's excited to call Oklahoma her new home. Before arriving at News 9, Ashley reported and anchored for three years at the NBC affiliate in Davenport, Iowa. While in the Quad Cities market, along the Ill

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OEA is still asking for $400 million more to provide another raise for teachers and support staff and increase funding for classrooms.

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