SALLISAW, Okla. – Teachers across Oklahoma have been fighting for increased educational funding for days, and now many are sharing personal experiences to help send a message to lawmakers. Last month, the Oklahoma Education Association announced that it was seeking a $10,000 pay raise for Oklahoma teachers over three years, a $5,000 pay raise for support professionals over three years, a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, and the restoration of funding for education and core government services.
Source: kfor.com/2018/04/05/oklahoma-superintendent-shares-personal-battle-regarding-educational-funding/