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April 10, 2018

Oklahoma Teachers Enter Second Week of Strike Demanding Better Education Funding
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In Oklahoma, thousands of teachers have entered their second week of a
strike demanding better pay and increased funding for their schools. On
Monday, thousands of teachers packed the state Capitol to demand
lawmakers approve a new revenue package to fund the schools. Public
schools in Oklahoma City and Tulsa remain closed today, as the strike
continues.


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