Hundreds of frustrated educators plan to rally at Virginia's state capitol today, demanding higher raises and more funding per student.
In the past seven years, she's already taught in three different school districts. "That should tell you something about the conditions," the 30-year-old high school Spanish teacher said. These charts show why America's teachers are fired up and can't take any moreSo on Monday, Melendez and 1,000 other frustrated educators plan to rally at Virginia's state capitol, demanding higher raises and more funding per student.
— Richmond Public Schools January 21, 2020 Wagner said she understands some parents might be inconvenienced by the teachers' protest. But she said the potential long-term gains are worth it. "Every day your kids are disadvantaged," Wagner said."Sometimes you have to sacrifice a little bit to get what you need."
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