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How long until Texas teachers march on Austin? [Opinion]
The teacher uprisings that spread across the nation this spring all shared a common thread: Educators are fed up with decades of school-funding levels that are wholly inadequate for the needs of their students.
They are frustrated with the poor physical condition of their schools. They are incensed that their voice on issues directly affecting their students is being ignored or disrespected. They are insulted by offers that pair a pay raise with steep health insurance hikes and angry that so many have to take second or third jobs to be able to afford basic living expenses, not to mention…
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