On March 8, around 3,500 Minneapolis teachers and educational support professionals went out on strike, effectively shutting down a system of 35,000 students. The action, led by Minneapolis Federation of Teachers (MFT) Local 59, is the first walkout the city has seen in over 50 years. In An Interview, One Striking Teacher Explains How Community Support Is Providing Energy And Optimism On The Picket Line.
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