In Oklahoma, more than one-third of the 97 teachers, former teachers and school administrators running for statehouse seats are Republicans. The National Education Association, the country’s largest teachers union, trained 70 teachers last year in its “See Educators Run” seminar, giving teachers mentoring and support to run a campaign. “I’m concerned about what we’re leaving to the future of this country, to my grandkids.”The teachers running for office represent the political spectrum. A Christian, she wants to allow states to reintroduce prayer and Bible instruction to public schools. “I’m a public-school educator, and I think we can do better in public schools by getting government out,” Tate said.

Source: Washington Post June 02, 2018 18:33 UTC