Friday, April 27, 2018

Summit County schools to close Friday as teachers join thousands at protest in Denver | SummitDaily.com

Summit County schools to close Friday as teachers join thousands at protest in Denver | SummitDaily.com:
"Summit School District canceled classes at all of its schools this Friday in anticipation of planned teacher protests at the state Capitol calling for increased K-12 education funding and pension protections.
Thousands of teachers from across the state are expected to join in the protests, including at least eight of the state's ten largest districts.
Colorado teachers have been rallying for more education funding and retirement benefit protections in recent weeks, but Friday's demonstration is set to be the largest yet.
On Monday, the district said it expects at least 130 of its teachers to partake in the demonstration.
In a letter to parents, the district said it didn't have enough substitutes to cover the absences or offer alternative activities at the school..."
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