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Thousands of Educators and Supporters March in Phoenix for Walkout

Apr 26, 2018 Estimates suggested more than 50,000 #RedForEd demonstrators marched for better pay and education funding.

#RedForEd Teacher Protests

Apr 26, 2018 Updates from the demonstrations in Phoenix and Tucson over education funding.

Gov Ducey Turns to Parents for Help Pushing Teacher Pay Plan

Apr 26, 2018 The statement comes as teacher begin unprecedented walkout.

Ed Group President: Walkout Duration Depends on Response

Apr 25, 2018 Governor, Legislature and state action will be "barometer" of the walkout.

Some Charter School Teachers are #RedForEd, Too

Apr 25, 2018 Charter school principal expects many to participate in some way.

Q&A: How Walkout by Arizona Teachers is Expected to Play Out

Apr 25, 2018 Details and background about Thursday's planned action by educators and school staff across the state.

Why Are Arizona Teachers Walking Out and Not Striking?

Apr 24, 2018 A Tucson employment lawyer says it's because teachers demand action from the Legislature, not employers.

Arizona Democrats' Letter Calls for Education Funding Plan

Apr 24, 2018 Minority party legislative leaders send a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey.

How Does Your District Plan to Handle a Teacher Walkout?

Apr 23, 2018 Information on the plans of school districts in Pima County for a scheduled Thursday walkout.

Poll: Amid Strikes, Americans Back Teacher Raises

Apr 23, 2018 78 percent say salaries aren't enough, and half polled said they'd pay more in taxes for educator pay increases.

Tucson Teacher Shares Reasons for Supporting Walkout Vote

Apr 20, 2018 Callista Radloff is member of the grassroots group Arizona Educators United.

Arizona Teachers Vote for Statewide Walkout

Apr 19, 2018 78 percent of teachers who submitted ballots voted in favor of walkout, group says.

Governor's Budget Chiefs Pushing Education Funding Plan

Apr 19, 2018 The combination of higher revenues and lower use of services will provide money for schools, they say.

TUSD Plans 'Instructional Closure' if Teachers Strike

Apr 18, 2018 Trujillo says buses would run, meals would be served.

Education Groups Still Considering Walkout

Apr 16, 2018 As governor proposes teacher raises, educators point to other funding demands.

Gov. Ducey Plan for Teacher Raises: 20 Percent Over 4 Years

Apr 12, 2018 Includes 1 percent this year, 9 percent the next, then 19; would need legislative approval.

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