In South Carolina, at least seven districts closed, keeping about 123,000 students out of the classroom, according to the Post and Courier in Charleston. “For many years, I have said that teachers in South Carolina have been sleeping giants,” Maness said. Oregon teachers could walk off the job next if state lawmakers fail to pass a school funding hike. Molly Spearman, superintendent of public education in South Carolina, condemned the job action. Our teachers are struggling.”North Carolina teachers also rallied last year to press state lawmakers to invest more in schools.

Source: Washington Post May 01, 2019 19:29 UTC