PHOENIX (AP) -- The Latest on teacher protests over pay and funding of education (all times local):
11:30 a.m.
Oklahoma's largest school districts will remain closed Wednesday for an eighth consecutive day amid ongoing teacher protests for more classroom funding.
A group is gathering outside of the Capitol right now to pray for the future of this walkout. #oklaedwalkout #OklahomaTeacherWalkout pic.twitter.com/bmeq1fi4xx
— Mycah Hatfield KJRH (@MycahHatfield) April 10, 2018
Oklahoma City and Tulsa schools announced class cancellations Tuesday as teachers continue to march at the state Capitol.
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed legislation last month granting teacher pay hikes of about $6,100 and providing tens of millions of new dollars for public schools, but many educators say classrooms still need more money.
Not near as many people at the Capitol on day seven as we’ve seen on previous days. #OklahomaTeachersWalkout #oklaed pic.twitter.com/YU3fYOh5IS
— Mycah Hatfield KJRH (@MycahHatfield) April 10, 2018
Educators have not said when their walkout will end.
The political push in Oklahoma is part of a wave of teacher rebellions in states led by conservative leaders. Arizona teachers are organizing a statewide walkout, following demonstrations in West Virginia and Kentucky.
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