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A camera's viewfinder captures Tucson Unified School District Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo speaking to reporters at a news conference at the district's headquarters.

Inside School District's Decision to Close Because of Teacher Walkout

Apr 27, 2018 TUSD Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo on key factors for canceling classes.
Demonstrators with the Red for Ed movement hold a banner supporting educators outside of the Capitol in Phoenix.

Former Arizona Treasurer on Gov Ducey’s Teacher Pay Plan

Apr 27, 2018 Dean Martin discusses whether the governor’s funding sources are feasible.
Robins K-8, in Tucson Unified School District, is among the closed schools during the teacher's strike.

Teacher Walkout: School Cancellation and Communication

Apr 27, 2018 Learn more about school plans during the #RedForEd protests and walkout.
The Engineering Building on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Engineering Students to Show Their Work at Annual 'Design Day'

Apr 27, 2018 Annual event rewards creativity and innovation, as students look to grab attention of corporate partners.
#RedForEd protesters gather in Phoenix, April 26, 2018.

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.
Looking across the University of Arizona campus towards the Catalina Mountains.

Judge Tosses Suit by Arizona AG Over University Tuition

Apr 26, 2018 Suit said tuition increases violated law mandating university be as close to free as possible.
#RedForEd demonstrators gather in a park during a walkout, April 26, 2018. Temperatures that day reached into the upper 90s.

#RedForEd Teacher Protests

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

Gov Ducey Turns to Parents for Help Pushing Teacher Pay Plan

Apr 26, 2018 The statement comes as teacher begin unprecedented walkout.
A demonstrator on Tucson's west side writes #RedForEd on the car windows of drivers sympathetic to the movement for education funding, April 24.

Ed Group President: Walkout Duration Depends on Response

Apr 25, 2018 Governor, Legislature and state action will be "barometer" of the walkout.
Charter school teachers are expected to join the statewide educators' walkout.

Some Charter School Teachers are #RedForEd, Too

Apr 25, 2018 Charter school principal expects many to participate in some way.
The north side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Talks Resources for Campus Community Impacted by Walkout

Apr 25, 2018 Officials are reminding parents of an emergency child care program available for registered students and employees.
A teacher protesting for higher education funding.

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.
Tucson teachers rally for better pay and education funding outside the State of Arizona building in downtown Tucson on April 9, 2018.

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.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

Arizona Democrats' Letter Calls for Education Funding Plan

Apr 24, 2018 Minority party legislative leaders send a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey.
Educators protest before school on Tuesday, April 24, with #RedForEd signs in Tucson's Barrio Hollywood.

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.
Hundreds of teachers and families march down Congress street chanting for better teacher pay and funding for education, 2018.

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.

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