Photos: Arizona Teachers Stage Walk-in statewide
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Arizona teachers participated in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday morning. They are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more funding for education.
Arizona Teachers Protests
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Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkCienega teachers protest low pay, funding
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Cienega High School teachers, staff and students gather at the flagpole in unison to protest low pay and funding at the school, 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, on April 11, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Cienega participated with the state-wide walk-in protests before classes began.
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Teachers, staff and students at Cienega High School gather at the flagpole in unison to protest low pay and funding at the school, 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, on April 11, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Cienega participated with the state-wide walk-in protests before classes began.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarCienega teachers protest low pay, funding
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Teachers, staff and students at Cienega High School pose for drone to take their picture after they gatherered at the flagpole in unison to protest low pay and funding at the school, 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, on April 11, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Cienega participated with the state-wide walk-in protests before classes began.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarCienega teachers protest low pay, funding
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Calvin Baker, superintendent of the Vail Unified School District, speaks to Cienega High School teachers, staff and students gathered at the school's flagpole in unison to protest low pay and funding at the school, 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, on April 11, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Cienega participated with the state-wide walk-in protests before classes began.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarCienega teachers protest low pay, funding
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Calvin Baker, superintendent of the Vail Unified School District, speaks to Cienega High School teachers, staff and students gathered at the school's flagpole in unison to protest low pay and funding at the school, 12775 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, on April 11, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. Cienega participated with the state-wide walk-in protests before classes began.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarArizona Teachers Protests
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Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teachers Protests
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Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teachers Protests
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Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teachers Protests
Updated
Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teachers Protests
Updated
Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teachers Protests
Updated
Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teachers Protests
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Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teachers Protests
Updated
Teachers at Humphrey Elementary school participate in a state-wide walk-in prior to classes Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Chandler, Ariz. Arizona teachers are demanding a 20 percent pay raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Matt YorkArizona Teacher Protests
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Teachers walk arm-in-arm with students and parents into Tuscano Elementary School as they stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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Teachers at Tuscano Elementary School stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding as they walk into school Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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Teachers at Tuscano Elementary School stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding as they arrive at the front entrance of the school Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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Nanette Swanson, a teacher at Tuscano Elementary School, begins to cry as she joins other teachers, parents and students as they stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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A teacher at Tuscano Elementary School joins dozens of teachers, parents and students as they stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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Shaun Stevenson, right, talks to other teachers, parents and students at Tuscano Elementary School as they stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
Updated
Teachers at Tuscano Elementary School stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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Stefanie Lowe, right, wipes away a tear as she talks with fellow teacher Nanette Swanson, as they join teachers, parents and students at Tuscano Elementary School to stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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Nanette Swanson pauses as she listens to another teacher at Tuscano Elementary School talk about the hardships of low pay as teachers, parents and students stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Phoenix. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ross D. FranklinArizona Teacher Protests
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Students, parents and teachers line the sidewalk ahead of a "walk-in" protest outside Pueblo Elementary School in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Teachers gathered outside Arizona schools to show solidarity in their demand for higher salaries staging "walk-ins" at approximately 1,000 schools that are part of a statewide campaign for a 20 percent raise and more than $1 billion in new education funding. (AP Photo/Alina Hartounian)
Alina HartounianArizona Teacher Protests
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Marthana Hall, a math teacher at San Tan Charter School in Gilbert, leads chants during the state-wide teacher walk in Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in support of more educational funding.
Tom Tingle / Arizona RepublicArizona Teacher Protests
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Marthana Hall, a math teacher at San Tan Charter School in Gilbert, leads chants during the state-wide teacher walk in Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in support of more educational funding.
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Supporters of increased school funding chant outside San Tan Charter School in Gilbert, during the state-wide teacher walk in Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
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