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

Gaylord News

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

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James Edmondson and Grant Hale encourage protestors to registor to vote outside of the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 6. Both have been at the Capitol all week and have felt encouraged by the number of young Oklahomans that have registered.

OK teacher walkout encourages students to register to vote

Harrison Lofton April 7, 2018

The teacher walkout has led Oklahoma students to register to vote this week at the Capitol in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma public school students have been upset at the low funding given to their schools...

Norman elementary school extends care program for teacher walkout

Sarah Guevara April 7, 2018

Eisenhower Elementary School has been offering a care program during the teacher walkout. Of the 17 closed schools in Norman, eight have been hosting child care programs while school is not in session. Normally...

Students voice concerns through letters to their representatives

Adam Seibel April 6, 2018

Several students from Beggs Elementary in Beggs, Oklahoma, voiced their concerns about education funding though letters aimed at their legislators. “We kids have voices, so here’s what I’m...

Oklahoma teacher participates in second statewide walkout of her career

Taitum Wilson April 6, 2018

Some educators have been teaching in Oklahoma long enough to participate in two statewide teacher walkouts that demanded greater education funding from the state legislature. Thousands of teachers...

Young teacher feels inspired through walkout

Victor Pozadas April 6, 2018

Sarah Massey understands the importance of her role amongst her peers from Eugene Field Elementary in Oklahoma City, even though she has only been teaching for two months. Massey said she decided to...

Three demonstrators hold signs in support of the Oklahoma Teacher Walkout on April 4. Attendees marched in solidarity for an increase in funding for public education.

Teachers, students gather outside Capitol to protest education funding

Sam Brown April 5, 2018

Teachers and students from across Oklahoma protested for more public education funding Wednesday outside the south end of the state capitol. The rally lasted approximately four and a half hours, but protestors...

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...

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...

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