West Virginia teachers scored on Day 1 of their strike. But they’re back on the picket lines again
βIt’s the second time in 11 months that West Virginia teachers have gone on strike. But this time, they’re not fighting for more raises. They want a quick death to Senate Bill 451, which would use public dollars to help fund new charter schools and private school tuition. That’s a slap in the face for public schools, which desperately need more funding, teachers say.β