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Emotions flare as teacher walkout nears

Supporters and critics of a planned teacher rally haven’t been shy in sharing their opinions about the intent of eventual outcomes surrounding the event. Hundreds of schools prepare to close so teachers can attend the North Carolina Association of Educators’ event in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 16. Some have passionately called for support for the...

Lindsay Marchello
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Durham charter school will close May 16 in solidarity with public schools

A charter school in Durham plans to close in support of teachers in traditional public schools. Central Park Charter School for Children plans to join the growing number of schools closing for the March for Students and Rally for Respect next week. Thousands of teachers are expected to attend the N.C. Association of Educators’-sponsored event...

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Eleven school districts won’t be open as teachers attend March for Students and Rally for Respect

The number of North Carolina districts closing schools May 16 is growing. Eleven school districts plan to close as thousands of teachers travel to Raleigh for the March for Students and Rally for Respect. The event, sponsored by the N.C. Association of Educators, is meant to give teachers a chance to rally for higher pay...

Lindsay Marchello

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