Teachers in Oklahoma continued an ongoing walkout over funding and salary issues Thursday. One group of teachers is trying to raise awareness about these issues by walking 110 miles from Tulsa to the state's capitol in Oklahoma City.
According to the National Education Association, Oklahoma ranks 49th in teacher salaries. The state's governor signed a bill last week increasing teachers' salaries by an average of $6,100, but many argued that wasn't enough.
On Wednesday, the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted to tax third-party vendors that sell products through online retailers like Amazon. Members of the state's Senate are expected to vote this Friday. If the "Amazon bill" becomes law, it could generate roughly $20 million each year for the state's education fund.
In a statement, the president of the Oklahoma Education Association, Alicia Priest, said the measure "is a win for students and educators and signals major progress toward funding the schools our students deserve."
