Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News

Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

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Moore resident says teachers ‘should be in the classroom,’ offers tax solution

Brandon Martin April 5, 2018

Cody Clark, father of six and resident of Moore, said he believes the walkout at the Capitol is not the solution. “They are employees of the state of Oklahoma,” said Clark. “Their job is to be in...

OKCPS feed students at over 100 sites

Nicole Nielsen April 4, 2018

  In the midst of the teacher walkout across the state, Oklahoma City Public Schools have been making sure no student goes hungry. Bus drivers and cafeteria staff from the district were sent to...

Churches host students during Oklahoma teacher walkout

Josie Logsdon April 4, 2018

Local churches in Oklahoma open their doors to elementary school students during the teacher walkout this week. Public schools across Oklahoma closed April 2-3 as teachers marched at the state capitol...

Daycare during teacher walkout at Journey Church

Kelsea Bickerstaff April 4, 2018

NORMAN – A Norman church has been hosting a daycare for parents to leave their children during the teacher walkout. Journey Church will open its doors from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for every day the...

A young girl holds a sign in support of the walkout band that participated in the Oklahoma teacher walkout at the state capitol April 2. People of all ages attended the walkout in support of fine arts.

Music educators band together for Oklahoma walkout

Luke Schumacher April 4, 2018

Oklahoma teachers started their walkout Monday morning raising signs, and, for some, sounds – hoping to strike a chord with legislators. Music educators across the state came together and formed a...

Oklahoma teachers illustrate needs for more funding on day two of walkout

Jackson Sharp April 4, 2018

Oklahoma educators gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol for the second day of the teacher walkout on April 3. They assembled to tell legislators why they believe public education deserves more state...

Teachers and college students studying education participate in a walkout in front of the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City April 2.

College students, future teachers participate in Oklahoma State Capitol walkout

Caitlyn Epes April 3, 2018

                College students studying education from across Oklahoma joined with teachers in a walkout on the front lawn of the state capitol on Monday. Students...

Middle schoolers talk to OK rep. who disagreed with teacher walkout

Jordan D'Silva April 3, 2018

Two Oklahoma middle schoolers attending the Oklahoma teacher walkout Monday morning at the Oklahoma State Capitol approached Rep. Bobby Cleveland to talk about his remarks that teachers “should...

Norman church helps community during teacher walkout

Haley Harvey April 3, 2018

Students wait in line for a turn in the bounce house as volunteers supervise. (Photo by Alex Sigman) Journey Church has been holding “Have A Blast Days,” which offers daycare for parents at the...

Gracie Stell, a senior at Edmond Memorial High School, attending class at the Capitol wearing a hot dog costume while holding a sign for the Oklahoma teacher walkout April 2, 2018.

Class at the Capitol

Meridith Mulkey April 3, 2018

High school students and teachers went about their normal school day and held two classes outside the Capitol during the Oklahoma teacher walkout April 2. Edmond Memorial High School students and teachers...

The Perry High School marquis displays the current date and date of the teacher walkout for Oklahoma on Monday. Though supportive of the movement, Perry schools were in session on the day of the walkout due to end-of-year scheduling requirements while many other schools around the state were closed for the event.

Perry schools support OK teacher walkout, do not close schools

Brigette Waltermire April 3, 2018

PERRY, Oklahoma – Schools in Perry, Oklahoma, were not closed for the teacher walkout on April 2, 2018, in Oklahoma City. School faculty and the school board supported the teachers, but it was decided...

Cushing classes continue on first day of walkout

Luke Hall April 2, 2018

CUSHING, Oklahoma – Thousands of walkout participants gathered at the Oklahoma state capital on Monday, but Cushing Independent School District stayed in session. The decision to not participate in...

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