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Source KSWOAs we have been talking about for the past month, Monday will be the official first day of the teacher walkout across Oklahoma.
As school headed back into session in Cache Monday, students and teachers gathered for a teacher walk-in, giving teachers a chance to tell students firsthand about why they decided to walk out and, ultimately, why they felt it was time to come back to class.
As school headed back into session in Cache Monday, students and teachers gathered for a teacher walk-in, giving teachers a chance to tell students firsthand about why they decided to walk out and, ultimately, why they felt it was time to come back to class.
With the statewide teacher walkout declared ended Thursday afternoon, Lawton Public Schools students will return to class on Monday.
With the statewide teacher walkout declared ended Thursday afternoon, Lawton Public Schools students will return to class on Monday.
The wording of the poll that decides whether or not Lawton Public School teachers will continue with the walkout has some teachers concerned, but LPS officials say there's no reason to worry.
The wording of the poll that decides whether or not Lawton Public School teachers will continue with the walkout has some teachers concerned, but LPS officials say there's no reason to worry.
High school students enrolled in the Teacher Prep Program at the Great Plains Technology Center are sharing their thoughts on the teacher walkout. The students in the Teacher Prep Program want to be educators after college.
High school students enrolled in the Teacher Prep Program at the Great Plains Technology Center are sharing their thoughts on the teacher walkout. The students in the Teacher Prep Program want to be educators after college.
Oklahoma teachers frustrated after years of swelling class sizes and funding cuts to public schools have streamed into the state Capitol not just to protest, but also to run for political office.
Oklahoma teachers frustrated after years of swelling class sizes and funding cuts to public schools have streamed into the state Capitol not just to protest, but also to run for political office.
A teachers strike in Oklahoma is stretching into a fifth day, and a state union leader says he doesn't think pending revenue bills are enough to stop the walkout from extending into next week.
A teachers strike in Oklahoma is stretching into a fifth day, and a state union leader says he doesn't think pending revenue bills are enough to stop the walkout from extending into next week.
Students who visit the feeding site at Sullivan Village Elementary School have been enjoying a hot breakfast and lunch all week.
Students who visit the feeding site at Sullivan Village Elementary School have been enjoying a hot breakfast and lunch all week.
Lawton teachers say they daily poll the administration has been sending out changed on Thursday.
Lawton teachers say they daily poll the administration has been sending out changed on Thursday.
Thousands gathered at the state capitol again Wednesday for day eight of the teacher walkout, though the crowd was much smaller than it has been in past days.
Thousands gathered at the state capitol again Wednesday for day eight of the teacher walkout, though the crowd was much smaller than it has been in past days.
The teacher walkout has caused many schools across the state to close which could cause schools to extend their school years.
The teacher walkout has caused many schools across the state to close which could cause schools to extend their school years.
As thousands of educators continue to rally at the state capitol for more funding, several schools in our area are returning to the classroom Wednesday. Geronimo Public Schools is one of them and the district said while it supports the teacher walkout, they need a plan in place to make up the missed days.
As thousands of educators continue to rally at the state capitol for more funding, several schools in our area are returning to the classroom Wednesday. Geronimo Public Schools is one of them and the district said while it supports the teacher walkout, they need a plan in place to make up the missed days.
Thousands marched at the Oklahoma state capitol again for day seven of the teacher walkout, despite the fact several districts have begun to return to the classroom.
Thousands marched at the Oklahoma state capitol again for day seven of the teacher walkout, despite the fact several districts have begun to return to the classroom.
Teachers continued to rally in front of McDonald's on Cache Road in Lawton Tuesday.
Teachers continued to rally in front of McDonald's on Cache Road in Lawton Tuesday.
With schools being closed because of the teacher walkout, bus drivers in Duncan are taking advantage of this time to get ahead and make sure buses are serviced and ready for students when they return.
With schools being closed because of the teacher walkout, bus drivers in Duncan are taking advantage of this time to get ahead and make sure buses are serviced and ready for students when they return.
Day six of the teacher walkout is complete at the state capitol after thousands descended upon the capitol for another day of fighting for education funding.
Day six of the teacher walkout is complete at the state capitol after thousands descended upon the capitol for another day of fighting for education funding.
A group of teachers in Southwest Oklahoma met with parents to talk about the teacher walkout.
A group of teachers in Southwest Oklahoma met with parents to talk about the teacher walkout.
The President and CEO of the Red River Federal Credit Union in Altus and Lawton is making sure kids have something to do during the teacher walkout. Since Monday Kerry Bull has provided several activities for his employee's children and on Friday he took them bowling at Town and Country in Altus.
The President and CEO of the Red River Federal Credit Union in Altus and Lawton is making sure kids have something to do during the teacher walkout. Since Monday Kerry Bull has provided several activities for his employee's children and on Friday he took them bowling at Town and Country in Altus.
After a full week of marching at the capitol, teachers believe they are finally making some progress but they say it's still not enough for them to go back to the classroom.
After a full week of marching at the capitol, teachers believe they are finally making some progress but they say it's still not enough for them to go back to the classroom.
Teachers from southwest Oklahoma again made their presence felt at the state capitol, with several teachers spreading a message of hope.
Teachers from southwest Oklahoma again made their presence felt at the state capitol, with several teachers spreading a message of hope.
Lawton Public Schools has released a list of locations where they will be feeding students breakfast and lunch during the Teacher Walk Out.
Lawton Public Schools has released a list of locations where they will be feeding students breakfast and lunch during the Teacher Walk Out.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted in support of an internet sales tax bill that legislators believe could help bring the statewide teacher walkout to a close.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted in support of an internet sales tax bill that legislators believe could help bring the statewide teacher walkout to a close.
Lawton families have found themselves working to watch over kids with schools closed during the statewide teacher walkout.
Lawton families have found themselves working to watch over kids with schools closed during the statewide teacher walkout.
As the teacher walkout continues, The Lawton Boys and Girls Club is no longer accepting applications for current or new members. On top of schools being closed because of the walkout, they're short staffed. They've seen an influx of kids coming in since Monday and they want to make sure they can handle the demand
As the teacher walkout continues, The Lawton Boys and Girls Club is no longer accepting applications for current or new members. On top of schools being closed because of the walkout, they're short staffed. They've seen an influx of kids coming in since Monday and they want to make sure they can handle the demand
VELMA, OK (KSWO)- Despite the statewide teacher walkout this week, Velma- Alma Public Schools decided to keep their doors open and still hold classes.
VELMA, OK (KSWO)- Despite the statewide teacher walkout this week, Velma- Alma Public Schools decided to keep their doors open and still hold classes.
Another busy day at the Oklahoma State Capitol as thousands gathered for day three of the state-wide teacher walkout.
Another busy day at the Oklahoma State Capitol as thousands gathered for day three of the state-wide teacher walkout.
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety says they are monitoring a number of outside groups which are showing up at the State Capitol but are not there as part of the teacher walkout.
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety says they are monitoring a number of outside groups which are showing up at the State Capitol but are not there as part of the teacher walkout.
According to a report published by the National Center for Education Statistics, 16 percent of teachers across the nation work second jobs outside the school system.
According to a report published by the National Center for Education Statistics, 16 percent of teachers across the nation work second jobs outside the school system.
LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A local group called Women United for Action or WUFA is hoping to make an impact in the statewide teacher walkout by writing letters to change the minds of legislators.
LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- A local group called Women United for Action or WUFA is hoping to make an impact in the statewide teacher walkout by writing letters to change the minds of legislators.
As the statewide teacher walkout prepares to enter its third day, Governor Mary Fallin has signed a series of bills aimed at providing funding for schools, teachers and support staff.
As the statewide teacher walkout prepares to enter its third day, Governor Mary Fallin has signed a series of bills aimed at providing funding for schools, teachers and support staff.
Walters Public Schools is providing free breakfast and lunch for students during the teacher walkout.
Walters Public Schools is providing free breakfast and lunch for students during the teacher walkout.
U.S. Representative Tom Cole made a stop in Walters Tuesday afternoon. He provided a legislative update and spoke about issues facing the nation before answering questions from the crowd.
U.S. Representative Tom Cole made a stop in Walters Tuesday afternoon. He provided a legislative update and spoke about issues facing the nation before answering questions from the crowd.
Crowds of southwest Oklahoma teachers again gathered at the state capitol Tuesday for the state-wide teacher walkout.
Crowds of southwest Oklahoma teachers again gathered at the state capitol Tuesday for the state-wide teacher walkout.
First Baptist East Lawton is stepping up and helping students during the teacher walkout.
First Baptist East Lawton is stepping up and helping students during the teacher walkout.
During the teacher walkout, day cares have seen a slight bump in attendance.
During the teacher walkout, day cares have seen a slight bump in attendance.
Officials with Altus Public Schools and the Great Plains Technology Center have announced their plans for day two of the teacher walkout.
Officials with Altus Public Schools and the Great Plains Technology Center have announced their plans for day two of the teacher walkout.
Teachers from southwest Oklahoma were out in full force at the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday for the first day of the state-wide teacher walkout.
Teachers from southwest Oklahoma were out in full force at the Oklahoma State Capitol Monday for the first day of the state-wide teacher walkout.
The Lawton Ambucs invited two local teachers to their monthly luncheon.
The Lawton Ambucs invited two local teachers to their monthly luncheon.
Over in Duncan, a father and son came back from the teacher walkout rally at the capitol, 28 years after they attended the last walkout together.
Over in Duncan, a father and son came back from the teacher walkout rally at the capitol, 28 years after they attended the last walkout together.
Teachers and students were out showing their support of the teacher walkout Monday morning at McDonald’s on Cache Road.
Teachers and students were out showing their support of the teacher walkout Monday morning at McDonald’s on Cache Road.
After an estimated 30,000 people descended on the State Capitol in Oklahoma City on Monday to protest for more education funding, Governor Mary Fallin has issued a statement on the situation.
After an estimated 30,000 people descended on the State Capitol in Oklahoma City on Monday to protest for more education funding, Governor Mary Fallin has issued a statement on the situation.
Duncan teachers were among those who went to the capitol Monday morning to rally with other teachers in hopes of talking to lawmakers about lack of school funding and teacher pay.
Duncan teachers were among those who went to the capitol Monday morning to rally with other teachers in hopes of talking to lawmakers about lack of school funding and teacher pay.
If you plan to participate in the walkout on Monday, you’ll want to be sure to follow these instructions from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.
If you plan to participate in the walkout on Monday, you’ll want to be sure to follow these instructions from the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.
Lawton teachers also lined the streets for the second time on Saturday rallying ahead of the planned walk out for pay raises and education funding.
Lawton teachers also lined the streets for the second time on Saturday rallying ahead of the planned walk out for pay raises and education funding.
DUNCAN, OK (KSWO)- Ahead of the teacher walkout on Monday, teachers part of the Association of Duncan Educators voiced their demands for pay raises and increased education funding by writing those messages on their cars.
DUNCAN, OK (KSWO)- Ahead of the teacher walkout on Monday, teachers part of the Association of Duncan Educators voiced their demands for pay raises and increased education funding by writing those messages on their cars.
The teacher walkout planned for Monday could cause Cameron University student teachers to miss time teaching in the classroom before they graduate in May.
The teacher walkout planned for Monday could cause Cameron University student teachers to miss time teaching in the classroom before they graduate in May.
LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Local teachers took to the streets on Friday to voice their demands.
LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Local teachers took to the streets on Friday to voice their demands.
As the April 2nd teacher walkout rapidly approaches, several area school districts have decided against canceling school for the protest.
As the April 2nd teacher walkout rapidly approaches, several area school districts have decided against canceling school for the protest.
At least three local school districts say they are stepping back from teacher walkout plans.
At least three local school districts say they are stepping back from teacher walkout plans.
A California State University, Fresno professor who called Barbara Bush "an amazing racist" and cheered her death won't be punished.
A California State University, Fresno professor who called Barbara Bush "an amazing racist" and cheered her death won't be punished.
The girls in the New York City-based troop have met, and even exceeded, their sales goal.
The girls in the New York City-based troop have met, and even exceeded, their sales goal.
For the first time, Facebook spells out how it decides whether to delete your posts.
For the first time, Facebook spells out how it decides whether to delete your posts.
A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas over nine years.
A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas over nine years.
Florida authorities went to a funeral home and used a dead man's finger to try to unlock his cellphone as part of their investigation.
Florida authorities went to a funeral home and used a dead man's finger to try to unlock his cellphone as part of their investigation.
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